endanger
pronunciation
How to pronounce endanger in British English:
UK [ɪnˈdeɪndʒə(r)]
How to pronounce endanger in American English:
US [ɪnˈdeɪndʒər]
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- Verb:
- pose a threat to; present a danger to
- put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
Word Origin
- endanger (v.)
- late 15c., from en- (1) "make, put in" + danger. Related: Endangered; endangering. Endangered species recorded by 1958.
Synonym
Example
- 1. As countries try to save themselves they endanger each other .
- 2. He said overusing the equipments will endanger the rights of citizens .
- 3. Development of the area would endanger wildlife .
- 4. Failing states breed conflict and endanger regional and global security .
- 5. Driving too fast by school can endanger the children 's safety .