Synonyms of endangerment

endangerment

noun

as in risk

the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil

I didn't think I would be subject to any endangerment if I simply dangled my legs over the rock ledge

Synonyms & Similar Words

• risk
• jeopardy
• danger
• trouble
• peril
• distress
• imperilment
• threat
• harm's way
• vulnerability
• exposure
• precariousness
• susceptibility
• openness
• liability
• helplessness
• susceptibleness
• defenselessness
• weakness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• safety
• security
• preservation
• protection
• salvation
• defense
• secureness
• safeness
• exemption
• immunity
• impunity
• inviolability
• invulnerability

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of endangerment

Another system examines conversations for early signs of potential child endangerment. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Once apprehended, the suspect will face charges including terroristic threats, harassment, simple assault, reckless endangerment and intimidation, Smith previously told reporters. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Since January, the OCDA’s office has filed child endangerment charges against four parents for letting their kids illegally ride electric motorcycles. — Ryanne Mena, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2026

The 40-year-old suspect, Francisco Garcia, of Queens, was arrested at the scene and charged with assault and reckless endangerment, police said. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

Smith said once caught, the suspect will face charges of making terroristic threats, harassment, simple assault, reckless endangerment and intimidation. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Terrion DeSean Matthews, 26, of Milwaukee, faces charges that include possession with intent for both cocaine and fentanyl, maintaining a drug trafficking place, reckless endangerment, and fleeing an officer. — Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Moe has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and reckless endangerment, per the outlets. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

Tammy Machado, a former administrative employee of the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office who is facing five felony charges related to fraud, child endangerment and animal abuse, was granted bail shortly after her arrest in April. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026