Endanger

/ɪnˈdeɪn.dʒər/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to put (someone or something) at risk or in danger.

Pollution can endanger the health of local wildlife.

to expose to danger or harm.

His reckless driving could endanger the lives of others on the road.

to put in a situation where there is a chance of loss or injury.

Overfishing can endanger entire fish populations.

to jeopardize.

The company's financial troubles may endanger its future.

Derived from 'en-' meaning 'to cause to be' combined with 'danger' from Latin 'damnum' meaning 'loss, harm'.

endanger wildlife

to threaten species with extinction or habitat loss

endanger one's reputation

to put one's good name at risk of harm

endanger the mission

to jeopardize the success of a task or goal

danger

the possibility of suffering harm or injury

jeopardy

a situation in which there is a risk of danger or loss

to take risks that could result in serious consequences

That crazy stunt you pulled could really endanger your career!

to place oneself in a potentially harmful situation

Don't endanger yourself just to impress your friends.