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

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

From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026

But when the salt company shuttered in 2013, the pumping that maintained the basins stopped, endangering the environment the birds have come to rely on.

From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026

The Myanmar-born activist, was detained on suspicion of espionage and endangering national security.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026

In court, Saidu pleaded guilty to the charge of endangering public health.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

I spent hours trying to figure out what I must do to rescue myself while not endangering my family or anyone around me.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals