endanger
verb
en·dan·ger
in-ˈdān-jər 
en-
endangered; endangering
in-ˈdān-jə-riŋ
-ˈdānj-riŋ,
en-
: to bring into danger or peril
recklessly endangering innocent lives
: to create a dangerous situation
driving to endanger
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Examples of endanger in a Sentence
Parents feared that the dog could endanger their children.
The severe drought has endangered crops throughout the area.
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Healthcare institutions will now be required to encrypt data, preventing leaks that could endanger individuals.
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Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
The young primates, which are endangered, require constant supervision and skilled care to survive.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The law increases caps on fines for facilities that endanger residents and requires the health department to come up with memory care standards for facilities licensed to serve residents who need the most help, among other provisions.
—The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
The big picture: The Carter Center's work aims to promote human rights, reduce illnesses and support democracy in places where it is endangered.
—Emily Harris, Axios, 29 Dec. 2024
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Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
The young primates, which are endangered, require constant supervision and skilled care to survive.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
The law increases caps on fines for facilities that endanger residents and requires the health department to come up with memory care standards for facilities licensed to serve residents who need the most help, among other provisions.
—The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
The big picture: The Carter Center's work aims to promote human rights, reduce illnesses and support democracy in places where it is endangered.
—Emily Harris, Axios, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Endanger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endanger. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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endanger
verb
en·dan·ger
in-ˈdān-jər
endangered; endangering
-ˈdānj-(ə-)riŋ
: to bring into danger or peril
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