Endanger

Pronunciation

• GenAm IPA: /É™nˈdeɪndÊ’Éš/
• RP IPA: /É™nˈdeɪndÊ’É™/
• Hyphenation: en + dan + ger

Alternative forms

• endaunger obsolete
• indanger

Full definition of endanger

Verb

1. (transitive) To put (someone or something) in danger; to risk causing harm to.
• 1593, William Shakespeare, Two Gentlemen of VeronaI hold him but a fool that will endanger
  His body a duel for a girl that loves him not
• BurkeAll the other difficulties of his reign only exercised without endangering him.
• 1877, Louisa May Alcott, Under the LilacsIf you endanger other people's life and liberty in your pursuit of happiness, I shall have to confiscate your arms, boys.
2. (obsolete, transitive) To incur the hazard of; to risk; to run the risk of.
• Francis BaconHe that turneth the humours back ... endangereth malign ulcers.

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