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
Joshua Hunt, Vulture, 5 June 2025
There are many concerns about how a plane from a foreign government could imperil both the president and national security if it is not properly inspected and rebuilt.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
If there were an accident, that pressure means radioactive material could be dispersed over a significant distance, enough to imperil much of a port and any ships in the area.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
The country’s diminishing workforce further imperils its longer-term economic prospects and, by extension, its power.
—Ashley J. Tellis, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
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Verb
The hero is a stand-in, paradoxically, for both AI fanboys and those underappreciated tech workers whose jobs are imperiled by the technology.
—Joshua Hunt, Vulture, 5 June 2025
There are many concerns about how a plane from a foreign government could imperil both the president and national security if it is not properly inspected and rebuilt.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
If there were an accident, that pressure means radioactive material could be dispersed over a significant distance, enough to imperil much of a port and any ships in the area.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 June 2025
The country’s diminishing workforce further imperils its longer-term economic prospects and, by extension, its power.
—Ashley J. Tellis, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperil
Verb
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Though not currently endangered, their Arctic homes are warming rapidly due to climate change, which threatens both their hunting grounds and their preferred prey.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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In a brutal fight in which Myung-gi more than once endangers his newborn daughter (sometimes on purpose), Myung-gi ends up falling off the tall platform before the final round officially begins, meaning now either Gi-hun or the baby has to die or they will both be shot by the game workers.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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And while the gas is well known for its short-term risks in occupational settings, less is known about the consequences of long-term exposure.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Some of the region's most prolific developers, architects, construction firms and more risk losing work if developers can't use tax credits to bring derelict buildings back to life.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Renault was threatened with disqualification from F1.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
27 June 2025
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But the legal wrangling over the preventive coverage mandates also threatened to put at risk access to preventive care.—
June 27,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
Noun
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During the season finale, the family's lives are put in jeopardy On The Waterfront, danger is around every dock.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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With the fire still at zero percent containment and thousands of acres burned in a matter of hours, the situation placed lives and homes in immediate jeopardy.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
Noun
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The ones at the top of your danger list need immediate attention.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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This temperature range is considered the danger zone.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
Noun
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But while the Rangers offer a desirable market and are already tight to the salary cap, the Blue Jackets have traditionally had some trouble re-signing players.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Here are a few more takeaways from Monday’s game: Michael Wacha falters late Wacha had trouble navigating the Mariners’ lineup.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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“Imperil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperil. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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