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endangerment

/ɪnˈdeɪn.dʒɚ.mənt/
en · dan · ger · ment
Plural:endangerments
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Adjective:endangered
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endangerment Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act of putting someone or something in danger, or the state of being exposed to harm, peril, or destruction (such as the risk of extinction for a biological species).

Example

"Habitat loss and climate change remain the primary drivers of species endangerment worldwide."

2

A criminal offense involving conduct that is wrongful and recklessly places another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily harm.

Example

"The driver was charged with reckless endangerment after speeding through a crowded school zone."

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• Nearby Words

end
endanger
endangered
endangerment
endcap
endear
endearing

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 16th century from the verb "endanger" and the noun-forming suffix "-ment." "Endanger" comes from Old French "endangier," derived from "dangier" (power, jurisdiction, or peril), which traces back to Vulgar Latin "dominiarium" (authority of a lord, from Latin "dominus").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Endangerment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/endangerment
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