Endangerment (Noun)
Meaning
A source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The company's negligence was a serious endangerment to the environment and the community's health.
- He was charged with reckless endangerment for speeding through a crowded street.
- The potential for a tsunami was a significant endangerment to the coastal town.
- The old building was declared an endangerment to occupants due to structural instability.
- Exposure to lead paint was identified as a major child endangerment concern in the old apartment complex.