ENDANGERMENTS Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

endanger 1 of 2

verb

in-ˈdān-jər

Definition of endanger

as in to threaten

to place in danger a reckless use of fireworks that endangered the lives of many people

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endangerment

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noun

as in risk

the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil I didn't think I would be subject to any endangerment if I simply dangled my legs over the rock ledge

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The legal theorist Lani Guinier argued in the nineteen-nineties that winner-take-all elections endangered Black individuals like her, who made up only ten per cent of voters. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 More importantly, the single father continued, returning to the country would mean endangering his son. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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They were arraigned on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges, according to the Associated Press. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 In NyKayla’s case, prosecutors could only reach a meaningful sentence by charging the gun’s owner with reckless endangerment after a child was already dead. — Brittany Berlin, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for endanger

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An 18-year-old North Carolina woman threatened to fabricate child molestation accusations if a man didn’t give her cash, according to police in Huntersville.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
Trump has threatened to also double tariffs on automobiles and auto parts from Canada from 25% to 50%.

— Joey Garrison, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of threaten

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This exceeds the city manager’s authority to move temporary shelter projects forward without council approval, risking a vote that could stop the project altogether.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Allen Berezovsky / Getty Images If not, the NBA risks losing an incredible feature in its repertoire.

— Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of risk

Verb

The proceedings were livestreamed by Salt Lake City TV channel KUTV, despite objections from Robinson's lawyers, who argued such coverage jeopardizes his right to a fair trial.

— Bill Chappell, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026
Michael Schnieder of Streets for All, a group that advocates for bike lanes, bus lanes and pedestrian safety measures, said the language would jeopardize street safety improvements, which include a push for bike lanes protected by barriers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of jeopardize

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Dodgers fans should be worried since a sale could shatter baseball’s richest operation, imperil Andrew Friedman’s future with the team and force Shohei Ohtani to seek a new contract.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
The dropping water levels could imperil Lake Powell's ability to generate electricity, and federal officials have been pulling water out of smaller reservoirs upstream to help buy time.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

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