as in to endanger
to place in danger
a single mistake could imperil the lives of everyone involved in the military operation
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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 imperil
Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Russia hopes to reap the benefits of an extended Middle East war, even as the conflict imperils one of its allies.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Otherwise, tech companies could imperil democracy.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Iran’s football federation had suggested its involvement was imperiled.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Without tourism, many small communities are also imperiled, said Olivia McKendrick, co-founder of Cultural Sanctuaries, a non-profit dedicated to protecting indigenous culture, language, and land.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Russia hopes to reap the benefits of an extended Middle East war, even as the conflict imperils one of its allies.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Otherwise, tech companies could imperil democracy.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Iran’s football federation had suggested its involvement was imperiled.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperil
Verb
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The most endangered is the New Zealand fairy tern, tara iti, with a population of less than 50, including 10 breeding females.—
Tom Page,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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Your fast response and decisive actions prevented this foolish criminal act from endangering the rest of the county.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That said, slow running aligns with the zone 2 cardio trend, which promises ample cardiovascular benefit, plus minimized injury risk.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
20 Mar. 2026
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Moreover, such an action risks preventing favorable conditions for a historic dialogue between the governments of the two countries, which are both united by a desire to disarm Hezbollah and strengthen Lebanon’s state capacities.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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Sara Hector was the only other racer who could have threatened Scheib's title, but the 2022 Olympic gold medalist from Sweden dropped out of the race after sliding off the course and into the safety netting in the first run.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Down to 10 players, Summit FC never truly threatened the rest of the match.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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This summer’s controversy-laden men’s Fifa World Cup took on a whole new layer of jeopardy when the US, the main co-host, attacked Iran, one of the competitors.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
18 Mar. 2026
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The latest forecast has 54 record highs in jeopardy across the Lone Star State from Thursday through Sunday.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Military planners believe drones could help clear sea mines quickly without putting crews in direct danger.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Environmental organizations, local residents and state political leaders have strongly opposed such resumption, citing potential dangers to ocean health.—
Clara Harter Los Angeles Times,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pretty Lethal starts in a rehearsal space somewhere in America, with a troupe of prima ballerinas who are headed to a showcase in Budapest but are clearly having trouble synchronizing their efforts.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
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Opt instead for cushions that can be stored or durable outdoor pillowsmade with weather-resistant materials that add a little charm without the trouble.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Imperil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperil. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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