n. The act of putting someone into danger, or the condition of being in danger
n. The exposure of someone, especially a child, to danger or harm
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. Hazard; peril.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The act of endangering, or the state of being endangered; danger.
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n. a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
Word Usage
"Last week, the EPA's administrator, Stephen Johnson, announced plans to seek public comment on possible regulation of greenhouse gases, setting in motion a process that would likely delay a so-called endangerment finding for an indefinite period."