as in to endanger
to place in danger
a single mistake could imperil the lives of everyone involved in the military operation
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as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
the city has reduced the number of its firefighters, to the imperilment of every homeowner
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Recent Examples of imperil
Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Russell’s fan-favorite love affair with Detective Bobby Simone (played by Jimmy Smits) was imperiled by Russell’s struggles with alcoholism.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
But the state-flagship-university administrator said that just this sort of work may start to seem expendable, at a time when STEM investments are imperiled.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2025
This imperils not only American democracy but also other democratic sovereign nations.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The downside would be that supporting that measure would imperil his supporters on the board once all 21 seats are up for reelection in 2026, while another unsuccessful campaign for a budget amendment could worsen Johnson’s credibility.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Russell’s fan-favorite love affair with Detective Bobby Simone (played by Jimmy Smits) was imperiled by Russell’s struggles with alcoholism.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
But the state-flagship-university administrator said that just this sort of work may start to seem expendable, at a time when STEM investments are imperiled.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2025
This imperils not only American democracy but also other democratic sovereign nations.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperil
Verb
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The toxics killed fish and wildlife, closed beaches, and endangered environmentally sensitive areas.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
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The changes to the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument follow news that endangered sea turtle populations are rebounding.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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When existing inventory runs out, store owners will face hard choices: Eat the costs and risk going under.—
Karen Yuan,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2025
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In fact, the risk of fires along the East Coast the rest of spring extends as far south as parts of southern Florida.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Several analysts see the spending commitments as overtures to U.S. President Donald Trump, whose tariffs threaten to roil supply chains and raise costs for the technology industry.—
Zaheer Kachwala and Aditya Soni,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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In 2023, saltwater in the Mississippi River advanced dangerously close to New Orleans, threatening the city's water supply and sending the city into a state of emergency.—
Kati Weis,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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So why is the proposal to locate a shelter here in such jeopardy — to the point where Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has said the project is dead?—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2025
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These rangers are dedicated to their work of connecting New York City kids with nature and learning opportunities, but job instability puts the entire ranger team and their programming in constant jeopardy.—
Adam Ganser,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The commercial clean vehicle credit could be in more danger than the section 30D clean vehicle credit because of its larger size.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Dominick Austin, Dania Beach Due process in grave danger You’re awakened at 3 a.m. by a banging on your front door.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2025
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In this poll, Trump's troubles don't seem to have provided a boost for Democrats.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, there are no security patrols that could keep an eye out for who’s coming in and out or to notify police if trouble is brewing.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Imperil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperil. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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