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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But experts and environmentalists warn this explosion in mining permits is endangering water resources and the economies of rural areas.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

"I think he's endangering a lot of Catholics and a lot of people," Trump said.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

“I don’t think that’s very good,” he said, adding: “I think he’s endangering a lot of Catholics and a lot of people.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The boy, who cannot be named, has denied endangering 46 people on January 5, telling a court hearing he was "forced to do so".

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Stupidly, I’d forgotten to pack my music folder in my backpack this morning, which meant that today I’d be coming to band unprepared, already endangering my position as second chair.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee