Meaning & Definition of word "Endangerment"
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Endangerment
/ɪnˈdeɪndʒərmənt/
noun:
- 1. The act of putting someone or something at risk or in danger.
- Example: The pollution in the river poses a significant endangerment to the local wildlife.
- 2. A situation in which someone or something is exposed to harm or risk.
- Example: The decision to cut down the forest resulted in the endangerment of several endangered species.
- 3. Legal liability arising from the risk of harm or injury to a person or the environment.
- Example: The company faced charges of endangerment after the chemical spill affected the town's drinking water.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'endanger' combined with the suffix '-ment'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
child endangerment:
the crime of putting a child in danger of harm
self-endangerment:
the act of putting oneself in risky situations
environmental endangerment:
the act of causing ecological harm or risk to wildlife
Related Words
endanger:
to expose to danger or risk
danger:
the possibility of suffering harm or injury
hazard:
a source of danger
Slang Meanings of endangerment
Meaning: put in harm's way
Example Sentence: That stunt was totally putting him in harm's way.
Meaning: playing with fire
Example Sentence: Going into that abandoned building is really playing with fire.