as in to endanger
to place in danger
a single mistake could imperil the lives of everyone involved in the military operation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of imperil
Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Actually embarking down this road will only make things worse, imperiling not just the U.S. but the global economy.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
Russell’s fan-favorite love affair with Detective Bobby Simone (played by Jimmy Smits) was imperiled by Russell’s struggles with alcoholism.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump on May 1 signed an executive order to pull federal funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, imperiling America’s largest public broadcasters and hundreds of associated local and regional radio and television channels.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 3 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for imperil
Verb
International students targeted Not long after Trump attacked Harvard online, Kristi Noem, his Homeland Security secretary, wrote a letter to the university threatening to imperil its ability to enroll foreign students.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Actually embarking down this road will only make things worse, imperiling not just the U.S. but the global economy.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
Russell’s fan-favorite love affair with Detective Bobby Simone (played by Jimmy Smits) was imperiled by Russell’s struggles with alcoholism.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump on May 1 signed an executive order to pull federal funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, imperiling America’s largest public broadcasters and hundreds of associated local and regional radio and television channels.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 3 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for imperil
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperil
Verb
-
The Metropolitan Police said the suspect was detained on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life a day after an early-morning fire on Monday damaged the door of the house where Starmer and his family lived before he was elected to lead the country, according to the Associated Press.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2025
-
The only two surviving buildings from Terminal Island’s days as a thriving Japanese American fishing village in the early 1900s have been placed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2025 list of America’s 11 most endangered historic places.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
Noun
-
There was also a high risk of severe weather issued the afternoon of Sunday, May 18 for parts of Oklahoma and Kansas.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
-
However, those with a history of heart disease, diabetes, or other conditions that increase their risk of cardiovascular disease may have lower LDL targets.—
Paul McClure
May 18,
New Atlas,
18 May 2025
Verb
-
Diddy's former assistant George Kaplan says rapper threatened his job 'monthly' Kaplan, who worked as Combs' executive assistant from 2014-2015, testified on May 21 that the rapper threatened his job on an almost monthly basis.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
-
Ventura previously testified that Combs explicitly threatened to destroy Mescudi's car during her testimony at the trial last week, multiple outlets reported.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
-
The move has put in jeopardy millions of dollars for education, health care and law enforcement projects.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
-
An interesting conversation between Nilay Patel and Jon Gruber touches on many issues, challenges, and legal jeopardy that Apple faces in 2025.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
-
Scientists with Oceana and governmental and conservation organizations say the whales also face dangers from entanglement in commercial crabbing and fishing gear and vessel strikes.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
-
The danger is real: Many Venezuelan TPS holders have been on social media loudly calling for international sanctions against Maduro.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
Noun
-
Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary was in trouble in the Senate.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
-
Indianapolis later issued an apology to Microsoft (for exceeding its usage rights of the company’s video game) and Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (for mocking his legal troubles).—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Imperil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperil. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share