en·dan·ger ( n-d n j r)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: 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
Adjective
(of a species of animal) in danger of becoming extinct
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | endangered - (of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction; "an endangered species" vulnerable - susceptible to attack; "a vulnerable bridge" |
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