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endanger

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/ · UK /ɪnˈdeɪndʒə/

Forms: endangering

endanger means: To put someone or something at risk of being hurt, damaged, or lost.

verb

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To put someone or something at risk of being hurt, damaged, or lost.

  • Careless driving can endanger lives.
  • Pollution has endangered several local species.
  • Would this decision endanger the whole project?

Similar words: threaten, put at risk, jeopardize

Opposites: protect, safeguard

Common phrases: endanger lives, endanger someone, endanger a species

Questions about endanger

What does endanger mean?

To put someone or something at risk of being hurt, damaged, or lost.

What is endanger in other languages?

Türkçe: tehlikeye atmak · Español: poner en peligro · Français: mettre en danger · Deutsch: gefährden · Italiano: mettere in pericolo · 日本語: 危険にさらす

How do you pronounce endanger?

In American English /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/; in British English /ɪnˈdeɪndʒə/.

How do you use endanger in a sentence?

Careless driving can endanger lives. Pollution has endangered several local species.

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