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en·dan·ger

 (ĕn-dān′jər)
tr.v. en·dan·gered, en·dan·ger·ing, en·dan·gers
1. To expose to harm or danger; imperil.
2. To threaten with extinction.

en·dan′ger·ment n.
Synonyms: endanger, hazard, imperil, jeopardize, risk
These verbs mean to subject to danger, loss, or destruction: erratic driving that endangers lives; hazarded his health by smoking; a forest imperiled by acid rain; costs that jeopardized profits; wouldn't risk her financial security.
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endanger

(ɪnˈdeɪndʒə)
vb
(tr) to put in danger or peril; imperil
enˈdangerment n
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en•dan•ger

(ɛnˈdeɪn dʒər)

v.t.
1. to expose to danger; imperil: to endanger one's life.
2. to threaten with extinction.
[1400–50]
en•dan′ger•ment, n.
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endanger


Past participle: endangered
Gerund: endangering

Imperative
endanger
endanger
Present
I endanger
you endanger
he/she/it endangers
we endanger
you endanger
they endanger
Preterite
I endangered
you endangered
he/she/it endangered
we endangered
you endangered
they endangered
Present Continuous
I am endangering
you are endangering
he/she/it is endangering
we are endangering
you are endangering
they are endangering
Present Perfect
I have endangered
you have endangered
he/she/it has endangered
we have endangered
you have endangered
they have endangered
Past Continuous
I was endangering
you were endangering
he/she/it was endangering
we were endangering
you were endangering
they were endangering
Past Perfect
I had endangered
you had endangered
he/she/it had endangered
we had endangered
you had endangered
they had endangered
Future
I will endanger
you will endanger
he/she/it will endanger
we will endanger
you will endanger
they will endanger
Future Perfect
I will have endangered
you will have endangered
he/she/it will have endangered
we will have endangered
you will have endangered
they will have endangered
Future Continuous
I will be endangering
you will be endangering
he/she/it will be endangering
we will be endangering
you will be endangering
they will be endangering
Present Perfect Continuous
I have been endangering
you have been endangering
he/she/it has been endangering
we have been endangering
you have been endangering
they have been endangering
Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been endangering
you will have been endangering
he/she/it will have been endangering
we will have been endangering
you will have been endangering
they will have been endangering
Past Perfect Continuous
I had been endangering
you had been endangering
he/she/it had been endangering
we had been endangering
you had been endangering
they had been endangering
Conditional
I would endanger
you would endanger
he/she/it would endanger
we would endanger
you would endanger
they would endanger
Past Conditional
I would have endangered
you would have endangered
he/she/it would have endangered
we would have endangered
you would have endangered
they would have endangered
Collins English Verb Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2011
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Verb1.endanger - pose a threat toendanger - pose a threat to; present a danger to; "The pollution is endangering the crops"
exist, be - have an existence, be extant; "Is there a God?"
2.endanger - put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
affect, bear upon, impact, bear on, touch on, touch - have an effect upon; "Will the new rules affect me?"
compromise - expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute; "The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

endanger

verb put at risk, risk, threaten, compromise, hazard, jeopardize, imperil, put in danger, expose to danger This debate could endanger the peace talks.
save, protect, guard, defend, secure, preserve, safeguard
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endanger

verb
To subject to danger or destruction:
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Translations
يُعَرِّضُ لِلخَطَريُعَرِّضُ للخَطَر، يَضَعُ في خَطَر
ohrozit
bringe i fare
vaarantaa
ugroziti
stofna í hættu
危険にさらす
위험에 빠뜨리다
nykstančios rūšysstatyti į pavojų
apdraudēt
ogrožati
utsätta för fara
ทำให้อยู่ในอันตราย
tehlikeye atmaktehlikeye atmak/sokmak
gây nguy hiểm

endanger

[ɪnˈdeɪndʒəʳ] VT [+ life, health, position] → poner en peligro
an endangered species [of animal] → una especie en peligro de extinción
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

endanger

[ɪnˈdeɪndʒər] vt [+ person, life] → mettre en danger; [+ safety, security] → compromettre; [+ health] → mettre en danger; [+ prospects] → compromettreendangered species nespèce f en voie de disparition
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

endanger

vtgefährden
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

endanger

[ɪnˈdeɪndʒəʳ] vtmettere in pericolo
to endanger one's life → mettere a repentaglio la propria vita
an endangered species (of animal) → una specie in via di estinzione
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

endanger

(inˈdeindʒə) verb
to put in danger. Drunk drivers endanger the lives of others.
endangered ˈspecies noun
a type of animal or plant that is in danger of becoming extinct.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.

endanger

يُعَرِّضُ لِلخَطَر ohrozit bringe i fare gefährden θέτω σε κίνδυνο poner en peligro vaarantaa mettre en danger ugroziti mettere in pericolo 危険にさらす 위험에 빠뜨리다 in gevaar brengen utsette for fare narazić na niebezpieczeństwo pôr em risco подвергать опасности utsätta för fara ทำให้อยู่ในอันตราย tehlikeye atmak gây nguy hiểm 危及
Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009

endanger

v. poner en peligro;
v. arriesgarse.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
References in classic literature ?
He also observed that if the projectile did not succeed in reaching its destination (a result absolutely impossible), it must inevitably fall back upon the earth, and that the shock of such a mass, multiplied by the square of its velocity, would seriously endanger every point of the globe.
On the one hand, it will be said, if concessions are made, the Parliament endanger the loss of their authority over the Colony: on the other hand, if external forces should be used, there seems to be danger of a total lasting alienation of affection.
News was received at the Emperor's quarters that very day of a fresh movement by Napoleon which might endanger the army- news subsequently found to be false.
For, if the town intended to be destroyed should have in it any tall rocks, as it generally falls out in the larger cities, a situation probably chosen at first with a view to prevent such a catastrophe; or if it abound in high spires, or pillars of stone, a sudden fall might endanger the bottom or under surface of the island, which, although it consist, as I have said, of one entire adamant, two hundred yards thick, might happen to crack by too great a shock, or burst by approaching too near the fires from the houses below, as the backs, both of iron and stone, will often do in our chimneys.
The want of a guaranty, though it might in its consequences endanger the Union, does not so immediately attack its existence as the want of a constitutional sanction to its laws.
Should a surge throw the canoe upon its side and endanger its overturn, those to windward lean over the upper gunwale, thrust their paddles deep into the wave, apparently catch the water and force it under the canoe, and by this action not merely regain III an equilibrium, but give their bark a vigorous impulse forward.
``Holy father!'' said the Jew, ``whom could it interest to endanger so poor a wretch as I am?''
When we came to Pampeluna itself, we found it so indeed; and to me, that had been always used to a hot climate, and to countries where I could scarce bear any clothes on, the cold was insufferable; nor, indeed, was it more painful than surprising to come but ten days before out of Old Castile, where the weather was not only warm but very hot, and immediately to feel a wind from the Pyrenean Mountains so very keen, so severely cold, as to be intolerable and to endanger benumbing and perishing of our fingers and toes.
Emma was gratified, to observe such a proof in her of strengthened character, and refrained from any allusion that might endanger its maintenance.
It is not intended that his life shall be endangered. Fatal accidents are possible, however.
Thus it happens that whenever those who are hostile have the opportunity to attack they do it like partisans, whilst the others defend lukewarmly, in such wise that the prince is endangered along with them.
My own folly had endangered me, my preservation I owe to the kindness, the integrity of another; but the unfortunate Mrs.