endanger

[en-deyn-jeyr] / ɛnˈdeɪn dʒeɪr /

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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Conventional logic would suggest that Iran should avoid actions that could endanger diplomacy.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Shortly afterward, lawmakers amended the country's glacier protection law to relax restrictions on mining in areas of permafrost, despite fears the new law could endanger crucial water supplies.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry needs hip surgery that could endanger his availability at the start of next season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Doctors also told Phillips that continuing the pregnancy would seriously endanger her own health.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

“This is a server room. It needs to be sterile. A piece of yarn, a thread, a hair—all of those endanger the computers. So they get sucked up instantly.”

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

endanger

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