Synonyms of endangers

endangers

verb

present tense third-person singular of endanger

as in threatens

to place in danger

a reckless use of fireworks that endangered the lives of many people

Synonyms & Similar Words

• threatens
• risks
• imperils
• jeopardizes
• hazards
• compromises
• menaces
• perils
• ventures
• adventures
• gambles (with)
• intimidates
• jeopards
• exposes
• subjects
• chances
• wagers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protects
• shelters
• shields
• saves
• preserves
• guards
• resumes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of endangers

Similarly, a citizen who violates technology export or import regulations could be banned from leaving if the action endangers industrial or technological security, the regulation says. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Osborn said the practice endangers both officers and other inmates. — Paul Egan, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Refusing to do so, Luis stirs a rivalry and potentially endangers his own employment. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 31 July 2026

But when Cary makes a choice that endangers them both, the couple are forever changed by the outcome. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Other critics of the tax are highlighting statements from Newsom that the tax endangers state revenues, seemingly targeting left-leaning voters who may have reservations about the proposal. — Ben Paviour july 2, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

Environmentalists say that plume endangers sea life. — Harry Stevens, New York Times, 3 June 2026

There’s lots of humiliation and frustration involved, as well as an incident that endangers his family. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 May 2026

Crandall said the suppression only policy endangers the few firefighters left at the agency. — Chiara Eisner, NPR, 17 May 2026