endangered

A2
US /ɛnˈdeɪndʒɝd/
adj verb Freq #11525

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    in imminent danger of extinction, usually referring to flora or fauna

    The Siberian tiger is an endangered feline.

  2. 2
    adj

    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)

    I have but done my devoir, lady, as a good knight, in defence of an endangered maiden […]

  3. 3
    verb

    simple past and past participle of endanger

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