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imperil
[ im-per-uhl ]
/ ɪmˈpɛr əl /
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verb (used with object), im·per·iled, im·per·il·ing or (especially British) im·per·illed, im·per·il·ling.
to put in peril or danger; endanger.
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British Dictionary definitions for imperil
imperil
/ (ɪmˈpɛrɪl) /
verb -rils, -rilling or -rilled or US -rils, -riling or -riled
(tr) to place in danger or jeopardy; endanger
Derived forms of imperil
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