Synonyms

imperil

American

[im-per-uhl] / ɪmˈpɛr əl /

verb (used with object)

imperiled, imperiling, imperilled, imperilling

to put in peril or danger; endanger.

Synonyms:

chance, hazard, jeopardize, risk

imperil British

/ ɪmˈpɛrɪl /

verb

(tr) to place in danger or jeopardy; endanger

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Other Word Forms

imperilment noun

Etymology

Origin of imperil

First recorded in 1590–1600; im- ¹ + peril

Example Sentences

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She said they are afraid that the $44,000 yearly insurance bill is imperiling their retirement plans.

From The Wall Street Journal

There is a temptation to gloat, laugh at and mock them, but that may be a trap which further imperil American democracy.

From Salon

And now investors worry AI imperils the equity and credit of traditional software businesses.

From Barron's

The partnership appeared imperiled soon after Saks filed for bankruptcy protection Jan. 14.

From The Wall Street Journal

Canada's federal government on Monday gave Marineland conditional approval to sell its 30 imperilled beluga whales to parks in the United States, after rejecting an export request to China.

From Barron's

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