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Synonyms for endangering


Grammar : Verb
Spell : en-deyn-jeyr
Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈdeɪn dʒeɪr

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Définition of endangering

Origin :
  • late 15c., from en- (1) "make, put in" + danger. Related: Endangered; endangering. Endangered species first recorded 1964.
  • verb put in jeopardy
Example sentences :
  • Indeed, the last events in Rio Medio were endangering his position.
  • Extract from : « Romance » by Joseph Conrad and F.M. Hueffer
  • But the flames were endangering the wooden walls of the Arena.
  • Extract from : « The Status Civilization » by Robert Sheckley
  • Shylock is confounded further by a charge of endangering a Christian's life.
  • Extract from : « William Shakespeare » by John Masefield
  • The knowledge that he may be endangering his liberty—his life—stimulates him to observe this.
  • Extract from : « The Death Shot » by Mayne Reid
  • She had not thought that it was endangering her daughter's reputation.
  • Extract from : « Jennie Gerhardt » by Theodore Dreiser
  • If I could stick on I'd be pinched for endangering the public.
  • Extract from : « Rimrock Trail » by J. Allan Dunn
  • Because they will not explain their presence on the island for fear of endangering you.
  • Extract from : « A Voyage with Captain Dynamite » by Charles Edward Rich
  • Is there a chance of endangering them by rejection or delay?
  • Extract from : « Pamphlets On The Constitution Of The United States » by Various
  • Do you really think, Dr. P., that I am endangering my health?
  • Extract from : « The Swamp Doctor's Adventures in The South-West » by John Robb
  • Elinor frowned, and Neville saw that he was endangering his cause.
  • Extract from : « Sir Christopher » by Maud Wilder Goodwin

Antonyms for endangering

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