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

In her zeal to bring Jinx to justice and end the Zaun uprising, Caitlyn tries to shoot Jinx even though doing so would needlessly endanger a child.

From Salon

Prosecutor Mark Heywood KC said: "Do you understand that contemplating sending, or sending this document like you told police, could endanger British citizens?"

From BBC

Back in 2012, the IDF Editorial Team described the Israeli Air Force’s ability to use so-called pinpoint targeting, “singling out terrorists and targeting them in a way which won’t endanger bystanders ... IAF pilots can even single out one target from an entire residential complex.”

From Salon

Trump's Democratic opponents have accused him of cosying up to Russian President Vladimir Putin and say his approach to the war amounts to surrender for Ukraine that will endanger all of Europe.

From BBC

His Democrat opponents have accused him of cosying up to Russian President Vladimir Putin and say his approach to the war amounts to surrender for Ukraine and will endanger all of Europe.

From BBC

Related Words

• expose
• imperil
• menace
• threaten