Can you give me examples of "putting in danger"?

His reckless behavior is putting his life in danger. The decision to cut corners is putting the project in danger of failure.

What are some alternatives to "putting in danger"?

endangering risking exposing to danger placing at risk jeopardizing

Can you give me examples of "causing danger"?

The faulty wiring is causing danger to the residents. Speeding in a residential area is causing danger to pedestrians.

What are some alternatives to "causing danger"?

creating a hazard posing a risk inducing danger bringing about peril initiating a threat

Which is correct:
"putting in danger" or "causing danger"?

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putting in danger

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe the act of exposing someone or something to a risky situation.

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This phrase is used when someone or something is being placed in a situation where harm or risk is likely. It implies that the action is leading to a potentially dangerous outcome.

Examples:

His reckless behavior is putting his life in danger.
The decision to cut corners is putting the project in danger of failure.

Alternatives:

endangering
risking
exposing to danger
placing at risk
jeopardizing

causing danger

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe the act of creating a hazardous situation.

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This phrase is used when someone or something is actively creating a dangerous or risky situation. It implies that the action is directly responsible for the danger present.

Examples:

The faulty wiring is causing danger to the residents.
Speeding in a residential area is causing danger to pedestrians.

Alternatives:

creating a hazard
posing a risk
inducing danger
bringing about peril
initiating a threat

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Putting in danger' is used to describe the action of exposing someone or something to a risky situation, while 'causing danger' is used to indicate the action of creating a hazardous situation. They are not directly interchangeable as they convey slightly different meanings.

Last updated: March 08, 2024

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Which is correct: "putting in danger" or "causing danger"?

putting in danger

causing danger

Which is correct:
"putting in danger" or "causing danger"?