endanger
1 of 1verb/ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/
Forms:endangers,endangering,endangered,endangered
1
to expose someone or something to potential harm or risk
B2transitive- Ignoring safety protocols can endanger workers on a construction site.
- Reckless driving can endanger the lives of both the driver and others on the road.
- Disposing of hazardous materials improperly may endanger the environment.
- The new predator in the area could endanger the local wildlife population.
- Using outdated equipment can endanger the efficiency and safety of the operation.