imperilment

noun

Definition of imperilmentnext
as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil the city has reduced the number of its firefighters, to the imperilment of every homeowner

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperilment
  1. risk
  2. jeopardy
  3. danger
  4. trouble
Noun
  • This places the District at significant risk of being in violation of the law and collective bargaining agreements.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Odulio, who could not be reached for comment, previously worked as a federal trial attorney for the Department of Justice and as a senior operational risk manager for Wells Fargo.
    — Julia Coin July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Definition of risk
Noun
  • When that fragile future is suddenly thrown into jeopardy by the birth mother expressing regrets, both Irene and the baby flee into the night.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
  • Revealing basic information such as where, when and under what general circumstances a fatality occurred is not the kind of information that places a utility in legal jeopardy.
    — Eric Adler July 18, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Definition of jeopardy
Noun
  • The alerts were lifted shortly after and the authorities did not specify the nature or source of the potential danger.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Trump seems aware of the danger, yet can't help himself from hurtling toward it.
    — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 25 July 2026
Definition of danger
Noun
  • France's wine and spirits industry — a staple of its national economy accounting for about $19 billion in exports in 2024 — was already in trouble before the fires started raging.
    — Martina Di Licosa, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • In the past, summers have not been hot enough to justify the trouble for most homes.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of trouble
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“Imperilment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperilment. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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