endanger

[ en-deyn-jeyr ]

verb (used with object)

1. to expose to danger; danger; imperil:

   It was foolish to endanger your life in that way.

   Synonyms: risk, hazard, jeopardize, threaten

endanger

/ ɪnˈdeɪndʒə /

verb

1. tr to put in danger or peril; imperil

Derived Forms

• enˈdangerment, noun

Other Words From

• en·danger·ment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of endanger¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; en- ¹, danger

Example Sentences

Trump’s victory endangers vaccines, Medicare and Medicaid recipients, and abortion rights.

From Los Angeles Times

The Japanese industrial giant said that it wouldn’t bring steel produced overseas to the United States, in a bid to address concerns by American workers that the $14.1 billion transaction would endanger their jobs.

From New York Times

The damage disrupted some data transfers but did not endanger the internet connection or security of any of the countries, authorities said.

From New York Times

However, even though it is necessary to maintain cell functions, oxygen also causes oxidative stress by forming free radicals, reactive molecules that endanger the cell.

From Science Daily

He has been repeatedly denied bail, with a judge saying he was a “determined and resolute young man” who would likely continue to commit “acts endangering national security” should he be released.

From BBC

Related Words

• expose
• imperil
• menace
• threaten