endangerment

noun

Definition of endangermentnext
as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil I didn't think I would be subject to any endangerment if I simply dangled my legs over the rock ledge

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  1. risk
  2. jeopardy
  3. danger
  4. trouble
Noun
  • Advertisement However, sampling is sparse in the Central Valley, where the majority of human cases have been reported and the risk is high.
    Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Using an outdated browser increases the risk of being targeted by attacks that could have been prevented with a simple update.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of risk
Noun
  • That record is in real jeopardy, considering how lackluster the offense looks.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Make no mistake, critical Older Americans Act programs are now in some jeopardy.
    Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of jeopardy
Noun
  • The air district’s governing board convened Friday, lamenting the widespread destruction from the wildfires and the persisting danger from heavy smoke.
    Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
  • As for the air tankers' operations over smoldering hillsides, the most immediate danger would seem to be to the aviators.
    Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of danger
Noun
  • Amber’s loyalty to her friends is something that has gotten her in trouble time and time again.
    Kate Aurthur, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
  • While making compromises is important, feeling forced into prioritizing one event over another can create resentment that could cause trouble later down the line.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of trouble
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