variants
or imperilled
variants
or imperilled
as in threatened
to place in danger
a single mistake could imperil the lives of everyone involved in the military operation
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endangered
Adjective
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In 2016, pygmy hippos were deemed an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
6 June 2025 -
Deciding what counts as an endangered ‘species’ In the United States, the Endangered Species Act is the main tool for protecting biodiversity.—
Alex Erwin,
The Conversation,
6 June 2025
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“Imperiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperiled. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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