Endangered
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Endangered is an adjective meaning simple past and past participle of endanger.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of endanger.
More Meanings
- 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)
Example Sentences
I have but done my devoir, lady, as a good knight, in defence of an endangered maiden […]
Synonyms for endangered
Depending on context, synonyms include vulnerable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vulnerable, imperiled, threatened, species, whale, extinguishment.
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