endanger

/ɛndˈe‍ɪnd‍ʒɐ/

/ɛnˈdeɪndʒɝ/

to endanger

MAIN VERB

to put someone or something in harm's way

synonyms : imperil

put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position

synonyms : expose

Examples

1. He can't back you up without endangering his career I'm afraid.

2. Jane's project on endangered species won first place in the school competition.

3. The endangered species was living on borrowed time as their habitat continued to be destroyed.

4. The documentary included images of various endangered species in the wild.