endanger
word
Definition
To put someone or something at risk of harm, loss, or destruction.
Usage & Nuances
'Endanger' is a formal verb often used in environmental, legal, and safety contexts ('endanger species', 'endanger lives'). Common collocations: 'seriously endanger', 'endanger public safety'. Not used casually—use 'put in danger' informally.
Spanish: poner en peligro - amenazarPortuguese (BR): colocar em perigo - ameaçarPortuguese (PT): colocar em perigo - ameaçarChinese (Simplified): 使...处于危险Chinese (Traditional): 使...處於危險Hindi: खतरे में डालनाArabic: يعرّض للخطرBengali: বিপন্ন করা - ঝুঁকির মধ্যে ফেলাRussian: подвергать опасности - ставить под угрозуJapanese: 危険にさらすVietnamese: gây nguy hiểm - đe doạKorean: 위태롭게 하다 - 위험에 빠뜨리다Turkish: tehlikeye atmak - riske sokmakUrdu: خطر میں ڈالناIndonesian: membahayakan
Example Sentences
Smoking indoors may endanger your health.
basic
Pollution can endanger many animals.
basic
Do not endanger yourself by touching hot wires.
basic
These actions seriously endanger public safety.
natural
Careless driving can endanger everyone's lives on the road.
natural
If we build here, we could endanger the rare plants in the area.
natural