Showing results for endangering.

endangering

VERB

put in jeopardy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

expose imperil menace threaten

STRONG

chance hazard peril risk venture

WEAK

be careless chance it lay on the line lay open leave defenseless leave in the middle make liable play into one's hands put at risk put in danger put on the spot stick one's neck out subject to loss

Antonyms

STRONGEST

guard help protect save

WEAK

aid assist comfort take care

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"I think he's endangering a lot of Catholics and a lot of people," Trump said.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

“I don’t think that’s very good,” he said, adding: “I think he’s endangering a lot of Catholics and a lot of people.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Under the recent Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act, the charge of endangering others during a sea crossing is to stop more people being crammed into unsafe boats.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Hermeus plans to continue testing aircraft at the isolated missile range, where it can fly faster while not endangering structures or anyone on the ground.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

I like to think that knowing might have kept me from endangering you, that having understood and acknowledged the anger, I could control it.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates