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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"It is endangering our lives and our business," said Nicholas, 42, a souvenir vendor who did not want to give his surname for fear of reprisals.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“They need to pay for it by opening up their checkbook and changing the program to ensure that there are parental controls and that we are not endangering our kids.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

They added that there was also evidence that people had scaled the slopes in order to burn the evidence, potentially endangering local wildlife and the environment.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Alnour Mohamed Ali, a Sudanese national, was charged with endangering life after two men and two women died while trying to board a small boat in France on 9 April.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

"Didn't you know you were endangering the school?"

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison