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

However, the work, done with Tanzanian government partners, helps track threatened species and monitor human activity that endangers the region’s wildlife, making the few cameras lost in the process all the more worth it. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026

In response to that case, a biotech CEO recently warned in these pages that letting courts and politicians second-guess the FDA’s scientific judgment endangers the whole drug pipeline. — Julie F. Kay, STAT, 25 Sep. 2026

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