endangered

adjective

1. threatened with a danger: endangered lives of trapped coal miners.
2. threatened with extinction: The bald eagle may be endangered.

verb (used with object)

1. to expose to danger; imperil: It was foolish to endanger your life in that way.

adjective

1. in danger: used esp of animals in danger of extinctionthe giant panda is an endangered species

verb

1. (tr) to put in danger or peril; imperil