# endangering

/ɛnˈdeɪndʒɝɪŋ/ (US) · /ɛndˈeɪndʒəɹɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/endangering
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

putting someone or something in a situation where they could be harmed, damaged, or destroyed.

For teachers: 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "He was endangering of the public." but "He was endangering the public." — Endanger is a transitive verb and does not take the preposition 'of' before its object.

## Usage notes

- The verb is transitive and requires a direct object; often used in legal or environmental contexts.

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