endanger
gb/ɪndˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/ us/ɪndˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
B2
Inglés
~ 7300
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Verbo
B2
action
1
put someone or something in danger
To make someone or something likely to be hurt, damaged, or lost.
Patrón de uso:
to endanger [someone/something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *"endanger of"* (e.g., *"Smoking endangers of your health"*). The correct pattern is *"endanger [someone/something]"* with no preposition: *"Smoking endangers your health."* Another mistake is using *"is endanger"* instead of the adjective *"is endangered"*: say *"The species is endangered"* (adjective), or *"Pollution endangers the species"* (verb).
Sinónimos
jeopardize (Often used in more formal or written contexts, especially for plans, careers, or relationships.)
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imperil (More formal and dramatic; often used for serious or extreme danger.)
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risk (More general verb; can sound less serious or more casual than 'endanger'.)
Antónimos
protect (Focuses on actively keeping someone or something safe from harm.)
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safeguard (More formal; emphasizes strong protection against possible danger or loss.)
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secure (Stresses making something safe and stable so that harm is unlikely.)
Colocaciones
endanger lives
|endanger public safety
|endanger children
|endanger the environment
|endanger national security
|endanger a mission
Temas
safety
|law
|environment
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Driving drunk endangers not only your life but also the lives of others.
- The company was fined for endangering workers by ignoring safety regulations.
- Cutting down the forest would endanger several rare animal species.
- Leaking this information could endanger national security.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Smoking in bed can endanger your life.
- The parents were accused of endangering their children.
- Polluted water endangers fish and birds in the lake.
- If you tell the secret, you may endanger the whole team.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
endanger
AFI
GB/ɪndˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
US/ɪndˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
Sílabas y acento
en - danger (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (danger)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: endanger
- 3rd Person Singular: endangers
- Present Participle: endangering
- Past: endangered
Familia de palabras
Forms
endangers
verb
endangering
verb
endangered
verb
Core family
Advanced or less common
endangerment
noun
Expresiones
endanger public safety
1/ɪndˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ pˈʌblɪk sˈeɪfti/
fixed phrase
formal
put public safety at risk
To create a situation where people in a community could be hurt or harmed.
Ejemplos
- The court ruled that the company had endangered public safety by hiding the test results.
- Officials warned that ignoring the evacuation order would endanger public safety.
endangered language
1/ɪndˈeɪnd͡ʒɚd lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
language at risk of disappearing
A language that very few people still speak and that may stop being used in the future.
Ejemplos
- Many small indigenous tongues are now classified as endangered languages.
- Projects are trying to record endangered languages before they disappear.
endangered species
1/ɪndˈeɪnd͡ʒɚd spˈiʃiz/
fixed phrase
species at risk of extinction
A type of animal or plant that has very few members left and may die out soon.
Ejemplos
- Laws have been created to protect endangered species around the world.
- The panda is one of the most famous endangered species.
endangered species
1/ɪndˈeɪnd͡ʒɚd spˈiʃiz/
fixed phrase
species at serious risk
An animal or plant that may disappear forever.
Ejemplos
- The tiger is an endangered species in many parts of Asia.
- New laws were introduced to protect endangered species.
- Tourists are asked not to disturb endangered species on the beach.