Word
endangering
Phoneticsen·dan·ger·ing
US/ɛnˈdeɪndʒɝɪŋ/
UK/ɛndˈeɪndʒəɹɪŋ/
Definition
v. putting someone or something in a situation where they could be harmed, damaged, or destroyed.
v. present participle of 'endanger'; refers to the act of exposing a person, object, or situation to danger, harm, or the risk of failure.
Examples
“The driver was arrested for endangering other people on the road.”
“New construction near the river is endangering the local bird population by destroying their natural nesting sites.”
“The CEO was accused of endangering the company's long-term stability by prioritizing immediate quarterly profits over essential research and development investments.”
Examples
simple
“The driver was arrested for endangering other people on the road.”
contextual
“New construction near the river is endangering the local bird population by destroying their natural nesting sites.”
complex
“The CEO was accused of endangering the company's long-term stability by prioritizing immediate quarterly profits over essential research and development investments.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object; often used in legal or environmental contexts.
Pitfall
He was endangering of the public.
He was endangering the public.
Endanger is a transitive verb and does not take the preposition 'of' before its object.
Real-World Examples
“But beyond their usability, the handles have been blamed for endangering the lives of drivers and passengers.” Scan code
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