endangering
intermediateB2/ɪnˈdeɪn.dʒər.ɪŋ/ · en-dan-ger-ing
to put someone or something at risk of harm or danger
Meanings
to put someone or something at risk of harm or danger
کسی کو یا کسی چیز کو نقصان یا خطرے میں ڈالنا
خطرے میں ڈالنا
khatrey mein daalna
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- endangering species
- endangering wildlife
- endangering public safety
Example Sentences
Pollution is endangering marine life in the ocean.
آلودگی سمندری حیات کو خطرے میں ڈال رہی ہے۔
Aloodgi samandari hayat ko khatre mein daal rahi hai.
The new law aims to prevent endangering public health.
نیا قانون عوام کی صحت کو خطرے میں ڈالنے سے روکنے کا مقصد رکھتا ہے۔
Naya qanoon awaam ki sehat ko khatre mein daalne se rokne ka maqsad rakhta hai.
Failing to act could result in endangering the entire ecosystem.
عمل نہ کرنے سے پورے ماحولیاتی نظام کو خطرے میں ڈالنے کا نتیجہ نکل سکتا ہے۔
Amal na karne se poore maholiyati nizaam ko khatre mein daalne ka natija nikal sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'endangering' as 'putting something into danger' - just like putting your hand in a lion's mouth!
Imagine a person standing on the edge of a cliff, putting themselves in danger.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "endanger" — to put something at risk or in danger
First known use: 14th century
The word originated in the late 14th century, combining 'en-' meaning 'to cause to be' and 'danger' from Old French.