endangered
English
editAdjective
editendangered (comparative more endangered, superlative most endangered)
- in danger, at risk, said of something where there is a strong possibility something bad will happen to it (for example, a species in danger of going extinct)
- 1825, Sir Walter Scott, The Betrothed
- I have but done my devoir, lady, as a good knight, in defence of an endangered maiden […]
- 1825, Sir Walter Scott, The Betrothed
Derived terms
editRelated terms
editTranslations
editin danger, at risk
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Verb
editendangered
- simple past and past participle of endanger