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

But the department has been running into opposition by landowners, environmental groups, Native American tribes and others who argue that the rapid construction endangers environmental and religious sites and a way of life along the border. — Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 4 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

The teaser also reveals that the titular character has a huge company, which endangers millions with a drilling operation that goes too far. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026