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endanger
[/ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/]
verb
colocar em perigo
1.
to put someone or something in a situation in which they could be harmed or damaged
Smoking endangers your health.
Fumar coloca sua saúde em perigo.
2.
to threaten the existence or survival of
Pollution endangers many species of animals.
A poluição coloca em perigo muitas espécies de animais.
3.
to expose to risk or hazard
Reckless driving endangers lives.
Dirigir imprudentemente coloca vidas em risco.
Synonyms
jeopardize
threaten
imperil
risk
compromise
Antonyms
protect
safeguard
preserve
secure
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
colocar em perigo
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
botar em perigo
colloquial variant
São Paulo
colocar em risco
alternative phrasing
Portugal
pôr em perigo
formal usage with different infinitive form
Related Idioms & Phrases
endanger one's life
endangered species
put at risk
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