endanger

Meanings

• Verb

  To place or keep in a position of risk; jeopardize.

  - "The company's actions have endangered the lives of its employees."
  - "The new policy endangers the stability of the entire industry."

• Verb

  To expose to danger or harm; imperil.

  - "The careless driver endangered the lives of passengers in the bus."
  - "The reckless behavior of the hikers endangered their own safety."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with endanger
danger , stranger , ranger , arranger , anger

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Variants

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endanger , endangered , endangering , endangerment , endangerments , endangers

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Etymology

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From Old French endanger, from en- (in) + danGER (danger).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'endanger' was first used in English during the late 15th century.

2. In law, a species is considered endangered if it is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range.

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Related Concepts

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1. risk: The potential of harm or loss. Endanger implies that something or someone is exposed to such potential.

2. hazard: A source of danger or potential harm. Endanger implies that someone or something is exposed to the hazard.

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Culture

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In literature, 'endanger' is often used to build suspense and tension, particularly in thriller and adventure genres.

How to Memorize "endanger"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where someone or something is in a dangerous position. Imagine the danger and how it can be mitigated.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'endanger' with words like 'risk', 'hazard', and 'jeopardize'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Endangering Others Is Not Smart' to remember the meaning of 'endanger'.

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