endangered
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adj
verb
Freq #11525
Meanings
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1
adj
in imminent danger of extinction, usually referring to flora or fauna
The Siberian tiger is an endangered feline.
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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 […]
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3
verb
simple past and past participle of endanger