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单词 endanger
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endangerv.

/ɛnˈdeɪndʒə/
Forms: 1500s endaunger, indaunger, 1600s–1700s indanger, 1500s– endanger.
Etymology: < en- prefix1 + danger n.
1. transitive. To subject (a person) to the absolute control of another; to render (an official) liable to dismissal or punishment at the will of a superior. Const. to. Obsolete. rare.
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society > authority > subjection > subjecting or subjugation > subject [verb (transitive)] > make subject to
underputc1374
subjecta1382
subduea1398
summitc1400
inclinec1425
submit?c1425
endanger1551
vassalize1599
servanta1616
vassal1615
vassalage1648
1551 R. Robinson tr. T. More Vtopia sig. Fiv Another giueth the kynge counsell to endaunger vnto hys grace the iudges of the Reyalme.
1579 L. Tomson tr. J. Calvin Serm. Epist. S. Paule to Timothie & Titus 489/1 A slaue of Satan, one indangered to the wicked.
2.
a. passive. To incur the liability to punishment by another person; to be liable to arrest or seizure of goods on the part of a creditor. Const. to (a judge, creditor, etc.). Obsolete.
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society > authority > punishment > [verb (intransitive)] > incur liability of punishment
endanger1477
1477 J. Paston in Paston Lett. & Papers (2004) I. 606 He..is fere endangeryd to dyuers in thys contrey.
1549 M. Coverdale et al. tr. Erasmus Paraphr. Newe Test. II. Rom. xiii. f. xxxvi Nowe yf thou be lothe to be endaungered to magistrates or lawes.
1579 L. Tomson tr. J. Calvin Serm. Epist. S. Paule to Timothie & Titus 172/2 For while we are indaungered to God, we can in no wise stand before him.
a1599 E. Spenser View State Ireland 37 in J. Ware Two Hist. Ireland (1633) Being close hooded..from knowledge of any to whom he is indangered.
b. To be liable to (punishment, evil of any kind.) Also const. to with infinitive. Obsolete.
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the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > danger > face danger [verb (intransitive)] > be in danger > be liable to danger or harm
endanger1549
1549 M. Coverdale et al. tr. Erasmus Paraphr. Newe Test. II. Jude f. xxiiiv That he should be endaungered to diseases.
a1569 A. Kingsmill Viewe Mans Estate (1580) xiii. 98 We were fashioned of earth, but not endaungered to turne againe into yearth.
1577 H. I. tr. H. Bullinger 50 Godlie Serm. II. iv. ii. sig. Aaav/1 God accuseth vs, and pleadeth vs guiltie of sinne, & indaungered to punishment.
3. To put (a person) in peril (of something untoward). Const. of, oftener to with infinitive. Obsolete.
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the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > danger > endanger [verb (transitive)] > put at risk > put (a person) in peril of
endanger1548
1548 N. Udall et al. tr. Erasmus Paraphr. Newe Test. I. John f. 15 The confessing what he was himself endaungered him to lose his owne estimacion.
1603 W. Watson in Dodd Ch. Hist. Eng. (1841) IV. xlix To live in this miserable estate..would indanger me of losing quite my senses.
1626 F. Bacon Sylua Syluarum §977 It indangereth the Child to become Lunaticke.
1658 R. Allestree Pract. Christian Graces; or, Whole Duty of Man vi. §13. 146 Where ever this sin hath possession, it endangers men to fall into any other.
1737 W. Whiston tr. Josephus Antiq. Jews ix. iv, in tr. Josephus Genuine Wks. 280 That..they might not endanger one another to perish, by treading on one another.
4. To cause the danger of (something untoward happening); to render imminent or probable. Sometimes with gerund or infinitive (with to) as object.
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the mind > mental capacity > belief > uncertainty, doubt, hesitation > probability, likelihood > render probable [verb (transitive)] > something untoward
endanger1612
1612 J. Brinsley Ludus Lit. viii. 117 Grammaticall translations..can neuer indanger any waie to make truants.
1644 J. Bulwer Chirologia 102 To fling the Hand up and downe to endanger the offending of those that are nigh.
1663 S. Patrick Parable of Pilgrim (1668) xxxvii. 493 The very puff of a confident mans breath doth indanger to make me reel.
a1716 O. Blackall Wks. (1723) I. xxiv. 227 Such ill Courses as will endanger his Ruin.
1791 J. Smeaton Narr. Edystone Lighthouse §297 They would have endangered the breaking the glass.
1797 R. Southey Lett. from Spain ii. 12 So as to endanger setting it on fire.
5. To incur the danger of; to chance, risk. Obsolete.
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the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > danger > endanger [verb (transitive)] > put at risk > run the risk or brave the dangers of
undergoc1315
venture1548
hazard1550
to venture on (also upon1557
run1592
dare1604
endanger?1611
risk1673
to run the venture of1723
court1930
to go nap on1959
15.. Questions Profitable & Pleasant Concernings 30 a I alwaies..endanger your displeasure with my troublesome speeches.
?1611 G. Chapman tr. Homer Iliads viii. 16 Endanger it the whiles and see.
1701 J. Ray Wisdom of God (ed. 3) ii. 382 But would endanger to be quite destroyed.
a1719 J. Addison Dialogues Medals in Wks. (1721) I. i. 450 Unless they turned back quickly they would endanger being benighted.
1771 ‘The Trifler’ Muse in Miniature 31 Who dares blaspheme my name, endangers death.
6. To expose to danger, cause danger to. (The only modern sense.)
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the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > danger > endanger [verb (transitive)]
plightOE
imperil?a1425
danger1488
endanger1509
enjeopard1523
peril1556
periclitate1623
jeopardize1646
α.
1509 J. Fisher Mornynge Remembraunce Countesse of Rychemonde (de Worde) sig. Bv Wrapped & endaungered with ye mysteres of this wretched worlde.
a1616 W. Shakespeare Two Gentlemen of Verona (1623) v. iv. 131 I hold him but a foole that will endanger His Body, for a Girle that loues him not. View more context for this quotation
1647 in E. Nicholas Papers (1886) I. 81 The Citty is..ridden by every party and wilbe so rather then endanger Trade.
1671 J. Milton Samson Agonistes 1009 Wedlock-trechery endangering life. View more context for this quotation
1725 D. Defoe New Voy. round World ii. 29 Not so great a Wind as to endanger us.
1770 ‘Junius’ Stat Nominis Umbra (1772) II. xxxvii. 74 It is not an act..that can ever endanger the liberties of this country.
1866 A. Crump Pract. Treat. Banking ix. 211 The convertibility of the note would be endangered.
β. 1601 P. Holland tr. Pliny Hist. World I. 136 Lest one day or other the riuer with his violent streame should indanger the city of Babylon.1698 J. Norris Pract. Disc. Divine Subj. IV. 322 They would avoid a World that indangers their Innocency.
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