endangerment

/ɛnˈdeɪndʒərmɪnt/

/ɛnˈdeɪndʒəmənt/

Definitions of endangerment

1. noun

   a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
   synonyms: hazard, jeopardy, peril, risk

   types:

   health hazard

   hazard to the health of those exposed to it

   moral hazard

   (economics) the lack of any incentive to guard against a risk when you are protected against it (as by insurance)

   occupational hazard

   any condition of a job that can result in illness or injury

   sword of Damocles

   a constant and imminent peril

   biohazard

   hazard to humans or the environment resulting from biological agents or conditions

   type of:

   danger

   a cause of pain or injury or loss