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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing act of putting someone or something in danger.
Common pairings
endangering lives
endangering public safety
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Word forms
- Plural
- endangerings
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Texting while driving means _____ yourself and everyone around you.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for endangering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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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.
