Imperil

[im·per·il]

One thing can imperil another when it threatens to be harmful. For example, an approaching storm with hurricane force winds might imperil the geraniums you just planted in your front yard.

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To bring into peril; to endanger.

Verb
pose a threat to; present a danger to; "The pollution is endangering the crops"


v. t.
To bring into peril; to endanger.


Imperil

Im*per"il , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Imperiled or Imperilled; p. pr. & vb. n. Imperiling or Imperilling.] To bring into peril; to endanger.

To bring into peril; to endanger.

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Usage Examples

Courage enlarges, cowardice diminishes resources. In desperate straits the fears of the timid aggravate the dangers that imperil the brave.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

The health effects of air pollution imperil human lives. This fact is well-documented.

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