imperil
verb
-ˈpe-rəl\
Definition of imperil
: to bring into peril : endanger
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noun
Synonyms for imperil
Synonyms
adventure, compromise, endanger, gamble (with), hazard, jeopard, jeopardize, menace, peril, risk, venture
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Scientists have recently learned that the approach to gene editing can inadvertently wipe out and rearrange large swaths of DNA in ways that may imperil human health. — Julia Belluz, Vox, "Is the CRISPR baby controversy the start of a terrifying new chapter in gene editing?," 30 Nov. 2018 In other words, all of the customary issues that could imperil a lot of politicians don’t seem to affect Trump. — Chad Pergram, Fox News, "Storm clouds gather for GOP as midterms approach – but forecast isn’t clear," 22 Aug. 2018 As training camp starts across the National Football League next week, the sport is at a crossroads, its future imperiled by the very physicality that drives its appeal. — Rob Ruck, WSJ, "The Samoan Way of Football," 20 July 2018 He was alternately cast Thursday as an enabler of a hard-partying culture that nearly four decades later threatens to imperil President Trump’s nominee, and as a troubled but gifted pal who embellished tales. — Siobhan Hughes, WSJ, "Kavanaugh High-School Friend Mark Judge, a Potential Key to Many Questions, Is Absent," 27 Sep. 2018 And with the ailing Arizona Sen. John McCain away from Washington, any GOP defections could begin to imperil a nominee. — Catherine Lucey, Washington Post, "Trump mulls Supreme Court choice from 2 or 3 candidates," 7 July 2018 Each year the board accuses roughly 300 doctors of violations that imperil their medical license. — Soumya Karlamangla, latimes.com, "A California doctor is selling 13-second recordings of hissing sounds to patients. But the medical board isn't buying it," 25 May 2018 But today the administration’s trade policy is beginning to create a level of uncertainty that could imperil the recovery. — Phil Gramm And, WSJ, "Trump’s Trade Threats Are Hurting Growth," 9 May 2018 Candid, gossipy and occasionally imperiled by demons, Margery Kempe was a 15th-century mystic and the author of a terrific medieval tell-all. — Alexis Soloski, New York Times, "10 Plays and Musicals to Go to in N.Y.C. This Weekend," 5 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'imperil.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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imperil
verb
English Language Learners Definition of imperil
: to put (something or someone) in a dangerous situation
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Kids Definition of imperil
: to place in great danger They rescued their imperiled comrades.
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