endangering

VERB

put in jeopardy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

expose imperil menace threaten

STRONG

chance hazard peril risk venture

WEAK

be careless chance it lay on the line lay open leave defenseless leave in the middle make liable play into one's hands put at risk put in danger put on the spot stick one's neck out subject to loss

Antonyms

STRONGEST

guard help protect save

WEAK

aid assist comfort take care

Example Sentences

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endangering

As “laboratories of democracy,” the 50 states can each implement novel economic and social policies without endangering the entire country if they fail.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

It also cannot be ruled out that Iranian hackers might one day succeed in endangering US water supplies, experts added.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

Three men were arrested on Saturday in Gironde -- where a wildfire has already scorched 32,000 hectares -- on suspicion of endangering lives, prosecutors said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026

Getting such a charter would give huge latitude to crypto banks, endangering unsophisticated investors, critics say.

From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026

As if me being on this ship is endangering everyone on it.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer