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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  1. risk
  2. jeopardy
  3. danger
  4. trouble
Noun
  • Al Hassan describes a doctor’s appointment where the doctor can review the patient’s history and risk information before deciding on treatment.
    — Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The city-state had tightened its policy in back to back in April and July, citing inflation risks due to higher energy prices.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of risk
Noun
  • The Chase Around the World does just that, taking a tried-and-tested, colossally successful format and an additional bit of jeopardy, with firm potential for international sales.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • However, even following last week’s news, there have still been obstacles to overcome — issues that appeared to have thrown the bout into jeopardy.
    — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of jeopardy
Noun
  • The drama mixes battlefield action with a tale of conflicted allegiances and the dangers of undercover work in hostile territory.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • However, the medals, photographs and awards hung in the hall tell an extraordinary story of a life spent never far from danger in the mountains.
    — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of danger
Noun
  • According to a new Guardian poll, 95 percent of Americans think that the United States is in the midst of an affordability crisis with many reporting trouble affording necessities like gas and groceries.
    — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Bell is the latest celebrity to speak out about troubles obtaining SAG-AFTRA health insurance.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of trouble
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“Imperilment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperilment. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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