Synonyms for

Endangering

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

Definition

to put someone or something in danger or at risk

Synonyms & similar words

jeopardise expose threaten endanger imperil queer scupper jeopardize menace peril jeopardize threaten risk expose hazard peril imperil menace compromise weaken undermine insecurity endemic injury damage harm perilous precarious risky unsafe

Example sentences

  1. The storm was endangering the safety of the people on the island.
  2. The construction workers were endangering themselves by not wearing hard hats.
  3. The pollution was endangering the wildlife in the river.
  4. The doctor warned that the patient's high blood pressure was endangering his health.
  5. The reckless behavior of the hikers was endangering the fragile ecosystem.

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  • The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it. - Robert Swan
  • The environment is where we all meet; where all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share. - Lady Bird Johnson
  • We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. - Native American Proverb

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