endangering

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verb put in jeopardy

late 15c., from en- (1) "make, put in" + danger. Related: Endangered; endangering. Endangered species first recorded 1964.

Indeed, the last events in Rio Medio were endangering his position.

But the flames were endangering the wooden walls of the Arena.

Shylock is confounded further by a charge of endangering a Christian's life.

The knowledge that he may be endangering his liberty—his life—stimulates him to observe this.

She had not thought that it was endangering her daughter's reputation.

If I could stick on I'd be pinched for endangering the public.

Because they will not explain their presence on the island for fear of endangering you.

Is there a chance of endangering them by rejection or delay?

Do you really think, Dr. P., that I am endangering my health?

Elinor frowned, and Neville saw that he was endangering his cause.