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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

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But experts and environmentalists warn this explosion in mining permits is endangering water resources and the economies of rural areas.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Sudanese national Alnour Mohamed Ali, 27, appeared before Folkestone Magistrates' Court charged with endangering life, after two men and two women died trying to board a boat on April 9.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

What is different now is that the regime faces an existential threat, endangering the militias as well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

As if me being on this ship is endangering everyone on it.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer