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.
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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