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

From Barron's • 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

Under the recent Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act, the charge of endangering others during a sea crossing is to stop more people being crammed into unsafe boats.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Ships plying the Black Sea face Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian ports, endangering the world’s grain supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

DELPHI: In fact, technically I’m endangering our entire operation . . . which is not... well, I’m not a natural risk-taker as you know.

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling