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Verbs of Helping and Hurting - Verbs for Causing Danger

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to causing danger such as "threaten", "jeopardize", and "doom".

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Categorized English Verbs of Helping and Hurting
to threaten

to indicate a potential danger or risk to someone or something

Ex: His aggressive behavior began to threaten the safety of those around him. 
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to risk
to risk
[Verb]

to put someone or something important in a situation where they could be harmed, lost, or destroyed

Ex: Leaving valuables unattended may risk their security. 
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to endanger

to expose someone or something to potential harm or risk

Ex: Ignoring safety protocols can endanger workers on a construction site. 
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to jeopardize

to put something or someone in danger

Ex: Releasing that confidential document might jeopardize our negotiations with the other firm. 
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to hazard
to hazard
[Verb]

to put someone or something at danger or risk

Ex: Neglecting safety procedures can hazard the well-being of workers. 
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to venture

to intentionally expose something of personal importance or value to the possibility of loss

Ex: After several unsuccessful startups, he was hesitant to venture his life savings on another business idea. 
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to doom
to doom
[Verb]

to intentionally cause something or someone to fail or experience a negative outcome by creating specific conditions

Ex: The unethical business practices were sure to doom the company's reputation and success in the long run. 
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to menace
to menace
[Verb]

to be a possible danger to someone or something

Ex: The dark clouds on the horizon began to menace the outdoor event. 
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to peril
to peril
[Verb]

to put someone or something in a dangerous or difficult position

Ex: Ignoring safety guidelines could peril the lives of those involved. 
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to imperil

to endanger a person or thing

Ex: Driving under the influence not only imperils the driver but also other innocent road users. 
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to expose
to expose
[Verb]

to put someone or something in a position in which they are vulnerable or are at risk

Ex: The lack of security exposed the company to cyberattacks. 
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to compromise

to put someone or something in danger, particularly by being careless

Ex: His habit of sharing sensitive information online could compromise the security of the entire system. 
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