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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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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

Barbara Lisowska was fired for gross misconduct for endangering customers with food allergies in May 2024.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Her mother accused her of endangering their lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

I wanted to scream, No! and leap to his rescue, but I knew it would be suicide, and I knew that I would be endangering all our lives.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson