Wordnet 3.0
ADJECTIVE (1)
1.
(of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction;
- Example: "an endangered species"
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Endanger \En*dan"ger\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Endangered; p. pr.
& vb. n. Endangering.]
1. To put to hazard; to bring into danger or peril; to expose
to loss or injury; as, to endanger life or peace.
[1913 Webster]
All the other difficulties of his reign only
exercised without endangering him. --Burke.
[1913 Webster]
2. To incur the hazard of; to risk. [Obs.]
[1913 Webster]
He that turneth the humors back . . . endangereth
malign ulcers. --Bacon.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
endangered \en*dan"gered\, a.
1. Being in a condition or situation where life or serious
harm is possible; in danger; at risk.
[PJC]
2. Small in numbers, with significant possibility of
extinction; -- of species.
[PJC]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
endangered
adj 1: (of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction; "an
endangered species"