endanger
Translation
endanger, jeopardize, threaten
Examples
Smoking can endanger your health.
Smoking can endanger your health.
The new road could endanger the wildlife.
The new road could endanger the wildlife.
Grammar Patterns
to endanger ((sb./sth.)) to put (sb./sth.) in a situation in which they could be harmed Smoking can endanger your health.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jeopardize, threaten; Antonyms: protect, save
Etymology
From the prefix 'en-' (to put into) + 'danger'. Literally 'to put into danger'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'en-' (in) + 'danger'. It literally means to put something in danger.