endanger
ehn-DAYND-zhuh
Endanger (verb) means to put someone or something at risk of harm. Example: “Overfishing endangers the future of the local fishing industry.”
verb
1
To put someone or something at risk of harm.
"Overfishing endangers the future of the local fishing industry."
"His reckless driving endangered other passengers."
How to use endanger
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo put something or someone in danger.
Common pairings
endanger lives
endangered species
seriously endanger
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- endangers
- Past tense
- endangered
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Overfishing _____ the future of the local fishing industry.
Etymology
Formed from en- + danger.
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What does “endanger” mean?
The word “endanger” means to put someone or something at risk of harm. In plain terms, to put something or someone in danger.
How do you pronounce “endanger”?
“Endanger” is pronounced ehn-DAYND-zhuh (/ɛnˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “endanger” in a sentence?
Here is “endanger” used in a sentence: “Overfishing endangers the future of the local fishing industry.”
What is another word for “endanger”?
Words with a similar meaning to “endanger” include fraise, imperil, jeopardise and threaten.
What part of speech is “endanger”?
“Endanger” is a verb.
Is “endanger” a common word?
“Endanger” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
