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
Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
The administration has also imperiled ongoing research, including studies and trials related to chronic disease.
—Stephanie Armour, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
Museums are imperiled by acute financial, social, and ideological challenges.
—Eric Crosby, Artforum, 1 May 2025
Israeli leaders seem bent on understanding their country as imperiled.
—Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Buffett and Abel spoke at length about the need for more electric generating capacity, but that the liability threat imperils the attractiveness of Berkshire’s future capital spending in the business.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
The administration has also imperiled ongoing research, including studies and trials related to chronic disease.
—Stephanie Armour, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
Museums are imperiled by acute financial, social, and ideological challenges.
—Eric Crosby, Artforum, 1 May 2025
Israeli leaders seem bent on understanding their country as imperiled.
—Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperil
Verb
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Atlanta provided him a second chance, but that opportunity appears endangered.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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With fewer than 400 individuals left in fragmented forest habitats, it is critically endangered.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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The greatest storm coverage is expected from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. There is a moderate risk of life-threatening rip currents at all area beaches.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Hygiene concerns Overcrowded clinics may neglect sterilization protocols, increasing the risk of infection and delayed healing.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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That’s a major concern as US President Donald Trump threatens to impose tariffs on pharmaceutical imports, throwing a spotlight on America’s dependence on critical drug supplies from abroad.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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Deputy Pilot Jonathan Lozada noted that the dark surroundings added to the danger of the rescue.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Along the coast, a different danger is lurking — a south swell bringing with it elevated surf up to 6 feet high and rip currents.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Separately, a federal judge in Washington, D.C., issued a preliminary injunction Thursday in a similar case brought by small businesses, deepening the administration's legal troubles.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Others have had trouble getting student visas to the US at embassies abroad.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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“Imperil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperil. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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