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endangers

[/ɪnˈdeɪndʒərz/]
verb
coloca em perigo, expõe ao risco
1. to put someone or something in danger or at risk
Reckless driving endangers lives.
A condução imprudente coloca vidas em perigo.
2. to threaten the safety or existence of
Climate change endangers many species.
As mudanças climáticas ameaçam muitas espécies.
Synonyms
threatensrisksjeopardizesimperilscompromisesexposes
Antonyms
protectssafeguardsshieldspreserves

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coloca em perigo, arrisca
most common usage
São Paulo
expõe ao risco
formal contexts
Portugal
coloca em risco, põe em perigo
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

endangers one's life
endangers the mission
endangers public safety
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