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
Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
But this week’s event at Sherman Elementary aimed also to highlight the school food programs the district worries will be imperiled by federal funding cuts.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
While Yankee fans won’t necessarily miss out on Thursday afternoon’s home opener against the Brewers, as that game will be carried nationally by ESPN, any further delay would likely imperil the club’s YES debut on Saturday.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2025
This imperils not only American democracy but also other democratic sovereign nations.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Verb
This imperils not only American democracy but also other democratic sovereign nations.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
But this week’s event at Sherman Elementary aimed also to highlight the school food programs the district worries will be imperiled by federal funding cuts.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
While Yankee fans won’t necessarily miss out on Thursday afternoon’s home opener against the Brewers, as that game will be carried nationally by ESPN, any further delay would likely imperil the club’s YES debut on Saturday.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2025
This imperils not only American democracy but also other democratic sovereign nations.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperil
Verb
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Warren Houston, 45, was indicted by a Hamilton County grand jury Tuesday on involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide and endangering children, according to court documents.—
David Ferrara,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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These changes threaten culturally and economically significant species, ultimately endangering the livelihoods that depend on them.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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The country could be at risk of losing its elimination status if an outbreak continued for more than one year.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Key challenges, like the risk of exacerbating inequality if access is limited to the rich and the significant energy demands, will need to be addressed.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Now cuts to federal funding threaten efforts to prevent more cases and outbreaks.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Apr. 2025
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Instead, opponents of the job cuts are making arguments more in line with the Trump administration’s priorities by saying the cuts threaten nuclear energy, mineral production and expanding energy access.—
Lisa Friedman,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Other programs like the Master Woodland Manager Program would be also put into jeopardy.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
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There was no real jeopardy for the neutral apart from Ravindra’s flying start and India slipping to 122 for 3.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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This behavior mimics their wild ancestors, who would ambush prey from above or perch in trees to avoid danger.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Emery introduced two attackers, Watkins and Malen, in the 66th minute, yet there was little danger that Rogers would be one of those to make way.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That can get him into trouble at times, but throwing 97-100 mph as a reliever also gives him more margin for error.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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But sometimes, that curiosity can get them into trouble, especially when electrical cords are involved.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Imperil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperil. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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