endanger
Translation
to endanger, to put in danger, to jeopardise
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
((sb./sth.)) to put (sb./sth.) in a situation of danger Smoking can endanger your health.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jeopardise, imperil, threaten; Antonyms: protect, save, guard
Etymology
From the prefix 'en-' (to cause to be) and 'danger'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'en-' + 'danger'. It literally means 'to put in danger'.