Synonyms of imperil

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verb

im-ˈper-əl 

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

• endanger
• threaten
• risk
• jeopardize
• compromise
• menace
• adventure
• peril
• venture
• hazard
• jeopard
• gamble (with)
• intimidate
• subject
• expose
• wager
• chance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protect
• preserve
• guard
• shelter
• save
• shield
• resume

imperilment

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noun

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

• risk
• jeopardy
• danger
• trouble
• peril
• endangerment
• distress
• threat
• harm's way
• vulnerability
• exposure
• susceptibility
• precariousness
• openness
• liability
• helplessness
• susceptibleness
• defenselessness
• weakness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• safety
• security
• salvation
• preservation
• protection
• defense
• secureness
• safeness
• exemption
• immunity
• inviolability
• impunity
• invulnerability

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of imperil

Verb

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

Linebacker was one of the Horned Frogs’ strengths on defense last season, and a dropoff from last year’s success could imperil a defense that wants to take a step forward. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2026

That detour plays into the hand of Mayor Humdinger who hatches a dirty rotten plan to mine the isle of its gem resources, a development that imperils all. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026

Central Florida Congressman Cory Mills faces dwindling campaign funds and growing opposition from members of his own party, potentially imperiling his re-election bid with less than a week to go before the primary. — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026