verb Uncommon

endangering

Endangering (verb) means putting someone or something at risk of harm. Example: “Texting while driving means endangering yourself and everyone around you.”

verb

Putting someone or something at risk of harm.

"Texting while driving means endangering yourself and everyone around you."

"The factory was fined for endangering its workers with unsafe machinery."

How to use endangering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe ongoing act of putting someone or something in danger.

Common pairings

endangering lives endangering public safety

Word forms

endangerings plural

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Rhymes for endangering

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Frequently asked questions

What does “endangering” mean?

The word “endangering” means putting someone or something at risk of harm. In plain terms, the ongoing act of putting someone or something in danger.

How do you use “endangering” in a sentence?

Here is “endangering” used in a sentence: “Texting while driving means endangering yourself and everyone around you.”

What part of speech is “endangering”?

“Endangering” is a verb.

Is “endangering” a common word?

“Endangering” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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