endangerment

• Substantiv, das die Gefährdung oder die Möglichkeit bezeichnet, Schaden zu nehmen oder in Gefahr zu geraten.

A noun referring to a source of danger or a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune.

1. State of being at riskC1formal

   The condition of being exposed to harm, danger, or loss.

   Gefährdung

   • The construction project posed a serious endangerment to the local wildlife.
   • His reckless driving led to the endangerment of other motorists.
   • The company was fined for the endangerment of its employees' safety.

   Synonymedangerexposurehazardjeopardyperilriskthreatvulnerability

   Antonymeprotectionsafetysecurity

2. Source of dangerC1formal

   A thing or situation that creates a possibility of harm or loss.

   Gefahrenquelle

   • The faulty wiring was an endangerment to the entire building.
   • Pollution is a major endangerment to public health.
   • The lack of security measures was an endangerment to the data.

   Synonymedangerhazardmenaceperilriskthreat