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en·dan·ger

 (ĕn-dān′jər)
tr.v.en·dan·gered,en·dan·ger·ing,en·dan·gers
1. To expose to harm or danger; imperil.
2. To threaten with extinction.
en·dan′ger·ment n.
Synonyms: endanger, hazard, imperil, jeopardize, risk
These verbs mean to subject to danger, loss, or destruction:erratic driving that endangers lives; hazarded his health by smoking; a forest imperiled by acid rain; costs that jeopardized profits; wouldn't risk her financial security.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

endangered

(ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd)
adj
(Environmental Science) in danger: used esp of animals in danger of extinction:the giant panda is an endangered species.
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.endangered - (of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction; "an endangered species"
plant life,flora,plant - (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion
vulnerable - susceptible to attack; "a vulnerable bridge"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
Translations
ohrožený
uhanalainen
בסיכון
bedreigd

endangered

adj species, animal, plant →vomAussterbenbedroht
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

endangered

a.pp. deto endanger;
puesto en peligro;
en peligro de extinción.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012


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It is not intended that his life shall beendangered. Fatal accidents are possible, however.
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He had returned when he did, on the pressing and written entreaty of a French citizen, who represented that his life wasendangered by his absence.
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