Definition

1. Verb:
   • To put someone or something in a situation where they are likely to be harmed, damaged, or destroyed.
   • To cause a risk or threat to the existence, safety, or success of someone or something.

Usage and Examples

• Basic Usage: The verb "endanger" is used with a direct object (a person, animal, place, or thing) that is being put at risk.
  • Logging operations in the region endanger the habitat of rare species.
  • Reckless driving endangers the lives of everyone on the road.
  • The scandal could endanger his political career.

Advanced Usage

• "to endanger oneself": To take actions that put oneself at risk.
  • By refusing the security detail, the reporter endangered herself.
• Used in formal, legal, or scientific contexts to describe serious threats.
  • The species is listed as endangered because its population is critically low. (Note: Here, "endangered" is an adjective, a related form).

Variants and Related Words

• Endangered (adjective): Facing a high risk of extinction or harm.
  • The endangered panda is a symbol of conservation efforts.
• Endangerment (noun): The action of putting someone or something at risk.
  • He was charged with child endangerment.

Synonyms

• Jeopardize: To put something in a situation of danger or risk.
  • The bad weather could jeopardize the rescue mission.
• Imperil: To place in peril or danger (more formal).
  • The economic crisis imperiled the stability of the government.
• Threaten: To be likely to cause harm or damage to.
  • Rising sea levels threaten coastal cities.

Antonyms

• Protect: To keep safe from harm or injury.
• Safeguard: To protect from harm or damage.
• Secure: To make safe or protect.

Related Phrases and Concepts

• Endangered species: A species of animal or plant that is seriously at risk of extinction.
• To put in danger/at risk: A common phrase with a similar meaning to "endanger".
  • The leak put the town's water supply at risk.

Verb

1. put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
2. pose a threat to; present a danger to
   • The pollution is endangering the crops