About The Word Endanger
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Endanger
Endanger Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Endanger?
[v] put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
[v] pose a threat to; present a danger to; "The pollution is endangering the crops" Synonyms | Synonyms for Endanger: expose | imperil | jeopardise | jeopardize | menace | peril | peril | queer | scupper | threaten Related Terms | Find terms related to Endanger: chance | compromise | encounter danger | expose | gamble | gamble with | hazard | imperil | incur danger | jeopard | jeopardize | jeopardy | lay open | menace | peril | put in danger | put in jeopardy | risk | threaten | venture See Also | affect | be | bear on | bear upon | compromise | exist | impact | subject | touch | touch on Endanger In Webster's Dictionary \En*dan"ger\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Endangered}; p. pr.
& vb. n. {Endangering}.]
1. To put to hazard; to bring into danger or peril; to expose
to loss or injury; as, to endanger life or peace.
All the other difficulties of his reign only
exercised without endangering him. --Burke.
2. To incur the hazard of; to risk. [Obs.]
He that turneth the humors back . . . endangereth
malign ulcers. --Bacon.
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