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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Endanger \En*dan"ger\, verb (used with an object) [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.
All the other difficulties of his reign only exercised without endangering him. --Burke.
2. To incur the hazard of; to risk. [Obs.]
He that turneth the humors back . . . endangereth malign ulcers. --Bacon.
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
endangered \en*dan"gered\, adjective
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]
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
endangered
adjective: (of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction; "an endangered species"
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