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endangered

UK
/ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd/
US
/ɪnˈdeɪndʒɚd/

Translations

endangeredadjective
more endangered
Comp.
most endangered
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd/
US
/ɪnˈdeɪndʒərd/
The endangered species need protection.
Вымирающие виды нуждаются в защите.
под угрозой исчезновения
The endangered animals are being monitored closely.
Животные, находящиеся под угрозой исчезновения, тщательно отслеживаются.
Synonyms
threatened
at risk
vulnerable
in danger
threatened with extinction
Antonyms
safe
secure
protected
endangeredpast participle
UK
/ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd/
US
/ɪnˈdeɪndʒɚd/
Functions as an adjective derived from the past participle of 'endanger'.
Synonyms
threatened
at risk
imperiled
jeopardized
vulnerable
in danger
in peril
susceptible
endangered species (contextual)
at risk of extinction
endangerverb

endangered

Past Simple

endangered
Past Simple
endangered
Past Participle
endangering
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈdeɪndʒə/
US
/ɪnˈdeɪndʒɚ/
подвергать опасности
Pollution can endanger marine life.
Загрязнение может подвергать опасности морскую жизнь.
Additional translations
угрожать
рисковать
Synonyms
jeopardize
threaten
risk
imperil
hazard
put at risk
expose to danger
Antonyms
protect
safeguard

Definitions

endangeredadjective
At risk of extinction or becoming extinct.
The giant panda is an endangered species due to habitat loss and low birth rates.
In danger or at risk of harm or loss.
The ancient manuscript is considered endangered because of its fragile condition and the threat of environmental damage.
endangeredpast participle
Having been put in danger or at risk; threatened.
After the hiking accident, the climber was endangered by hypothermia.
endangerverb
To expose to harm or risk; to put in a situation where there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.
The oil spill endangered the local wildlife.
To threaten (a species, habitat, or ecological system) with extinction or serious harm.
Pollution continues to endanger several marine species in the region.
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