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

But that institutional exceptionalism is now imperiled as never before. — Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 24 Sep. 2026

All three museums have major exhibitions opening in early October; whether these are imperiled remains to be seen. — News Desk, Artforum, 16 Sep. 2026

There are 18 unique whitefish populations in Lakes Michigan and Huron, and most of them are imperiled. — CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Independent media, already imperiled due to the Kremlin’s crackdown on dissent, was all but outlawed. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Many more were imperiled by muddy water racing through the narrow ravines, sparking frantic rescue missions for dozens. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026

The Trust, supported by a 1 percent food-and-beverage restaurant tax, used it as a quarantine site for homeless elders imperiled by COVID. — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

The setback imperiled plans to seek regulatory approval for the drug, Duravyu, and caused its stock price to plummet. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026

But as oil is drained from these reserves, the integrity of the caverns may be imperiled. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026