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endangered
en·dan·ger E0130500 (ĕn-dān′jər)tr.v. en·dan·gered, en·dan·ger·ing, en·dan·gers 1. To expose to harm or danger; imperil.2. To threaten with extinction.
en·dan′ger·ment n.Synonyms: endanger, hazard, imperil, jeopardize, risk
These verbs mean to subject to danger, loss, or destruction: erratic driving that endangers lives; hazarded his health by smoking; a forest imperiled by acid rain; costs that jeopardized profits; wouldn't risk her financial security.endangered (ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd) adj (Environmental Science) in danger: used esp of animals in danger of extinction: the giant panda is an endangered species. Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | endangered - (of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction; "an endangered species"plant life, flora, plant - (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotionvulnerable - susceptible to attack; "a vulnerable bridge" |
Translationsendangered
endangered Ecology in danger: used esp of animals in danger of extinction AcronymsSeeEendangered
Words related to endangeredadj (of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinctionRelated Words- plant life
- flora
- plant
- vulnerable
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