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imperil
verb im·per·il \im-ˈper-əl, -ˈpe-rəl\
: to put (something or someone) in a dangerous situation
im·per·iled or im·per·illedim·per·il·ing or im·per·il·ling
Full Definition of IMPERIL
transitive verb
: to bring into peril : endanger
— im·per·il·ment \-mənt\ noun
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First Known Use of IMPERIL
15th century
Related to IMPERIL
- Synonyms
- adventure, compromise, gamble (with), hazard, endanger, jeopard, jeopardize, menace, peril, risk, venture
IMPERILLING Defined for Kids
imperil
verb im·per·il \im-ˈper-əl\
im·per·iled or im·per·illedim·per·il·ing or im·per·il·ling
Definition of IMPERIL for Kids
: to place in great danger <They rescued their imperiled comrades.>
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