as in to endanger
to place in danger
a single mistake could imperil the lives of everyone involved in the military operation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of imperil
Aggressive companies affiliated with private equity firms and asset managers have been snapping up insurers and, in some cases, engaging in highly complex deals that can imperil policyholders.
—
Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 20 May 2026
His new stance imperils Americans and emboldens China, which makes a future crisis likelier than ever.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 18 May 2026
Then broader structural changes and urbanization imperiled them even more.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Answering the questions publicly may imperil the pending case in which Noel’s mother, Cindy Rodriguez-Singh, was indicted in 2023 on a capital murder charge.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for imperil
Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 20 May 2026
His new stance imperils Americans and emboldens China, which makes a future crisis likelier than ever.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 18 May 2026
Then broader structural changes and urbanization imperiled them even more.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Answering the questions publicly may imperil the pending case in which Noel’s mother, Cindy Rodriguez-Singh, was indicted in 2023 on a capital murder charge.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for imperil
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperil
Verb
-
Like with Saenz, the no-contact order hinged on the evaluation of a psychologist, who testified that Michelle was angry and paranoid and might endanger their son in her pursuit of revenge against his father, according to court filings.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
-
Clendenning said releasing Zeinab from custody would pose an unacceptable risk of endangering the safety and welfare of the public.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Verb
-
Point Loma threatened to tie the game in the sixth and probably would have done so if not for the defensive play of the game.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
-
Higher education institutions have been staring down a looming demographic reality that threatens not only their financial well-being but the nation’s workforce at large.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Imperil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperil. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
