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

From BBC • May 10, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 5, 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

Alnour Mohamed Ali, a Sudanese national, was charged with endangering life after the four people died while trying to board a water taxi off the coast of Saint Etienne au Mont, near Calais.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Helping Mrs. Janssen means endangering my whole family.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse