Synonyms of imperiled

imperiled 1 of 2

adjective

variants or imperilled

as in endangered

Related Words

• endangered
• ruined
• doomed
• sunk
• finished
• done
• done for
• dead
• kaput

imperiled

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verb

variants or imperilled

past tense of imperil

as in threatened

to place in danger

a single mistake could imperil the lives of everyone involved in the military operation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endangered
• threatened
• risked
• jeopardized
• compromised
• menaced
• periled
• hazarded
• ventured
• gambled (with)
• jeoparded
• intimidated
• adventured
• subjected
• exposed
• wagered
• chanced

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protected
• guarded
• preserved
• saved
• sheltered
• shielded
• resumed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of imperiled

Adjective

Nearly 40% of Mount Pinos, lodgepole chipmunk, an imperiled subspecies of the lodgepole chipmunk, also live in roadless areas in California. — Mariah Meek, The Conversation, 15 June 2026

There are many issues in the last year that show the commission needs a change at the top, including the Florida black bear hunt and the recent failure of the commissioners to fully, completely and finally stop the capture of wild imperiled and threatened marine life for exhibit. — Joe Murphy, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026

At the time of publication, the ship is sailing on a three- to four-day journey that began the evening of May 6 from Cape Verde to the Canary Islands, where Spanish authorities have agreed to assist the imperiled vessel. — ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026

But despite a lot of talk about the imperiled future of moviegoing, future moviegoers — kids — are turning out in droves. — ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026

Birders in India reported several imperiled species such as the Andaman Serpent Eagle. — Kate Wong, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026

For the imperiled sea mammals of British Columbia, a Defender 130 truly changes the game. — Ted Alvarez, Outside, 15 Jan. 2026

Alicia Kennedy considers the past and (imperiled) present of the foodie. — Literary Hub, 24 Nov. 2025

The new ratings also show a more imperiled reelection bid for two Republicans who had previously represented more safely red regions. — Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 5 Nov. 2025

Verb

This diversity, a cornerstone of American higher education, is imperiled, potentially leading to a homogenized landscape with fewer innovative learning pathways for future generations. — Scott White, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Disability rights experts say those agreements could now be imperiled. — Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 31 July 2026

What has imperiled this novel from following in the footsteps of publishing phenomena from The Horse Whisperer to 50 Shades of Grey and The Hunger Games? — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 July 2026

But the revolt imperiled Infantino, as Europe contemplated replacing him with Nasser Al-Khelaifi, a hugely influential figure in European club soccer. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 30 July 2026

The animal is imperiled, down roughly 90 percent since the 1970s, and deserves real protection. — Shannon Welch, Oc Register, 12 July 2026

But those ecosystems are imperiled by warming oceans, pollution, habitat loss and overfishing. — ABC News, 6 July 2026

When the Phillies lost 19 of their first 28 games and the whole summer felt imperiled, some corners of the organization wondered if the first All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park would showcase anything good about the local team. — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s direct oversight sparked the crossfire now gripping the region and have imperiled negotiations for a lasting ceasefire. — Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 28 June 2026