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
John Tamny, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The move has strained relationships between House and Senate lawmakers, which could imperil the stadium-funding bill in the session’s final days.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Google’s lawyers said a breakup wouldn’t align with earlier legal precedent and would imperil privacy and security protections.
—David McCabe, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The effective ban at Harvard created a chilling effect at other colleges nationwide, while imperiling operations at the storied Cambridge, Massachusetts campus.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Which is a sign of long-term market confidence that Treasury’s intake isn’t imperiled now, or in the future.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The move has strained relationships between House and Senate lawmakers, which could imperil the stadium-funding bill in the session’s final days.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Google’s lawyers said a breakup wouldn’t align with earlier legal precedent and would imperil privacy and security protections.
—David McCabe, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The effective ban at Harvard created a chilling effect at other colleges nationwide, while imperiling operations at the storied Cambridge, Massachusetts campus.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperil
Verb
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The species is considered critically endangered due to its limited distribution and ongoing habitat threats.—
Real-Time news team,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Critics, including lawmakers from both parties, have warned that sharing pre-strike details on an unsecured app could have endangered U.S. pilots.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Postal Service workers receive safety training to help minimize the risk of dangerous dog encounters.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
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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Watts said she felt threatened by the racist, sexist and violent posts directed toward her after she was falsely identified online as the person who posted a message on the city’s X account in response to Butker’s controversial speech at a college graduation ceremony last spring.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
Noun
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That has left the future of two wide receivers in potential jeopardy.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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The development adds another layer of legal jeopardy for the Tate brothers, who have become lightning rods for controversy over their online content and lifestyle brand.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 May 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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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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Others have had trouble getting student visas to the US at embassies abroad.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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Minnesota had real trouble staying in front of him.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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