endanger

[ en-deyn-jeyr ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to expose to danger; imperil: It was foolish to endanger your life in that way.

Origin of endanger

1
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at en-1, danger

Other words for endanger

Other words from endanger

  • en·dan·ger·ment, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for endanger

endanger

/ (ɪnˈdeɪndʒə) /


verb
  1. (tr) to put in danger or peril; imperil

Derived forms of endanger

  • endangerment, noun

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