endanger
verb
Simple meaning
Put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɛnˈdeɪndʒɚ
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Definition
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verb
Put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
transitive
To put (someone or something) in danger; to risk causing harm to.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
Used this way, endanger is a reasonably familiar word with a faintly unfavourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “The pollution is endangering the crops.”verb
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Compound terms
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A species whose numbers are so small that the species is at risk of extinction.
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