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en·dan·ger (

n-d

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·danger·ment n.

Synonyms: endanger, hazard, imperil, jeopardize, risk
These verbs mean to subject to danger, loss, or destruction: driving that endangers lives; hazarded his health by smoking; a forest imperiled by acid rain; strikes that jeopardized company profits; wouldn't risk her financial security.

endangered [ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd]

adj

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Environmental Science) in danger: used esp of animals in danger of extinction the giant panda is an endangered species

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Adj.

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"

Translations

endangered

adj species, animal, plant → vom Aussterben bedroht

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