endanger (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/
Definition
To put someone or something at risk or in a dangerous situation.
Examples
The careless driver could endanger the lives of other people on the road.
Deforestation continues to endanger many species of animals.
His actions might endanger the company's reputation.
How to Use endanger
- endanger someone/something (prepositional phrase)
- To put a person or thing at risk of harm. — "The chemical spill could endanger the local population."
- endanger the life of (prepositional phrase)
- To put a person's life at risk. — "His reckless driving endangered the life of his passenger."
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