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
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Recent Examples of endangerment
That same week, a 17-year-old was charged with assault, reckless endangerment, and handgun violations after injuring his 14-year-old relative in a shooting.
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Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Now the park’s animals are organized by their degree of endangerment.
—Esther Yi, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Fans were arrested on charges such as suspicion of assault on a police officer, criminal possession of a weapon (a knife), reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, obstruction of governmental administration, and trademark counterfeiting, the NYPD said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 June 2026
Those arrested were hit with various charges including assault on a police officer, criminal mischief, reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and obstructing government administration, officials said.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
In addition to murder, Brendan was convicted of child endangerment, as the couple's daughter was home during the killings.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Mendoza is charged with multiple offenses, including possession of narcotics with intent to sell, assault on a police officer, reckless endangerment, and operating an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2026
He was also convicted of a firearms offense and child endangerment.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
In April 2024, the singer was arrested and charged with three counts of felony reckless endangerment and one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct for drunkenly throwing a chair off of the rooftop of the six-story Chief's on Broadway bar in Nashville.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Now the park’s animals are organized by their degree of endangerment.
—Esther Yi, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Fans were arrested on charges such as suspicion of assault on a police officer, criminal possession of a weapon (a knife), reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, obstruction of governmental administration, and trademark counterfeiting, the NYPD said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 June 2026
Those arrested were hit with various charges including assault on a police officer, criminal mischief, reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and obstructing government administration, officials said.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
In addition to murder, Brendan was convicted of child endangerment, as the couple's daughter was home during the killings.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Mendoza is charged with multiple offenses, including possession of narcotics with intent to sell, assault on a police officer, reckless endangerment, and operating an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2026
He was also convicted of a firearms offense and child endangerment.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
In April 2024, the singer was arrested and charged with three counts of felony reckless endangerment and one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct for drunkenly throwing a chair off of the rooftop of the six-story Chief's on Broadway bar in Nashville.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endangerment
Noun
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The letter warns that those credits are now at risk of expiring, and argues that they should be made refundable or transferable.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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His attorneys said his blood sugar levels were only checked once a month in the jail, putting him at risk of organ failure or even death.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The Dutch haven’t been eliminated in the first round of a World Cup since 1938, but a loss here could put that streak in jeopardy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Now, some wildlife managers worry the program itself is in jeopardy.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
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The November killing of Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez, the popular mayor of Uruapan, Michoacan, highlighted dangers for politicians who stand up to cartels and criminal groups.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Love was vilified for Cobain’s death, accused of complicity, exploitation, or worse, resulting in a real sense of danger.—
Quinn Moreland,
Pitchfork,
14 June 2026
Noun
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What to do with your new toy, a toy that has had serious batting trouble with its stars, with severe problems driving in runs, and pitching hanging by a torn ligament?—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2026
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That was just the start of the team’s troubles that day.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
13 June 2026
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“Endangerment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endangerment. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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