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endangered
UK
/ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd/
US
/ɪnˈdeɪndʒɚd/
Translations
more endangered
Comp.
most endangered
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd/
US
/ɪnˈdeɪndʒərd/
The giant panda is an endangered species due to habitat loss and low birth rates.
Le panda géant est une espèce en voie de disparition en raison de la perte de son habitat et de la faible natalité.
The ancient manuscript is considered endangered because of its fragile condition and the threat of environmental damage.
Le manuscrit ancien est considéré comme menacé en raison de son état fragile et du risque de dommages liés à l’environnement.
Synonyms
UK
/ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd/
US
/ɪnˈdeɪndʒɚd/
Functions as an adjective derived from the past participle of 'endanger'.
After the hiking accident, the climber was endangered by hypothermia.
Après l’accident de randonnée, l’alpiniste a été mis en danger par l’hypothermie.
Synonyms
at risk
in danger
in peril
endangered species (contextual)
at risk of extinction
endangered
Past Simple
endangered
Past Simple
endangered
Past Participle
endangering
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈdeɪndʒə/
US
/ɪnˈdeɪndʒɚ/
The oil spill endangered the local wildlife.
La marée noire a mis en danger la faune locale.
The recession endangered many small businesses.
La récession a mis en péril de nombreuses petites entreprises.
Additional translations
Definitions
The giant panda is an endangered species due to habitat loss and low birth rates.
The ancient manuscript is considered endangered because of its fragile condition and the threat of environmental damage.
After the hiking accident, the climber was endangered by hypothermia.
The oil spill endangered the local wildlife.
Pollution continues to endanger several marine species in the region.