Definition of "endanger" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To put (someone or something) in danger; to risk causing harm to.

   • 1877, Louisa May Alcott, Under the Lilacs If you endanger other people's life and liberty in your pursuit of happiness, I shall have to confiscate your arms, boys.

2. (obsolete, transitive) To incur the hazard of; to risk; to run the risk of.