Synonyms for

Endanger

Verb / eˈndeɪndʒɜ: / Another word for endanger — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to put someone or something at risk or in danger

Synonyms & similar words

scupper threaten imperil jeopardise expose jeopardize peril menace queer jeopardize threaten imperil risk hazard expose compromise endemic peril imperil menace jeopard

Synonyms by register

Formal

jeopardize imperil threaten endanger

Informal

put at risk mess with mess up harm

Literary

endanger endanger endanger

Antonyms

protect guard safeguard preserve secure shelter defend

Common collocations

  • endanger species
  • endanger lives
  • endanger the environment
  • endanger public safety
  • endanger health
  • endanger children
  • endanger wildlife

Word family

noun endangerment
verb endanger
adjective endangered

Usage note

This word is often used in the context of conservation and safety. The adjective form 'endangered' is very common when referring to species at risk of extinction.

Example sentences

  1. The poacher endangered the lives of many animals in the forest.
  2. It is important to wear a helmet while riding a bike to avoid endangering yourself.
  3. The storm may endanger the safety of people living near the coast.
  4. The coach did not want to endanger his players by playing them in the game.
  5. The company's decision to cut corners on safety could endanger the workers.

Quotes

  • The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it. - Michelangelo
  • A ship is always safe at the shore, but that is not what it is built for. - Albert Einstein
  • The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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