imperil (Meaning)

Wordnet

imperil (v)

pose a threat to; present a danger to

Webster

imperil (v. t.)

To bring into peril; to endanger.

imperil Sentence Examples

  1. The reckless pilot's maneuvers imperiled the lives of the passengers.
  2. The impending storm imperiled the coastal communities with high winds and flooding.
  3. The wildfire's rapid spread imperiled nearby neighborhoods, forcing thousands to evacuate.
  4. The faulty equipment imperiled the operation, putting workers at risk.
  5. The economic recession imperiled countless businesses, leading to widespread layoffs.
  6. The political instability imperiled the country's fragile peace.
  7. The overfishing imperiled the marine ecosystem, threatening the survival of several species.
  8. The careless disposal of hazardous waste imperiled the health of the environment and its inhabitants.
  9. The rise in sea levels imperiled coastal cities, potentially causing mass displacement.
  10. The spread of infectious diseases imperiled global health, prompting worldwide efforts to contain the outbreak.

FAQs About the word imperil

pose a threat to; present a danger toTo bring into peril; to endanger.

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protect, protect, guard, shelter, shelter, guard,preserve, preserve, save, save

The reckless pilot's maneuvers imperiled the lives of the passengers.

The impending storm imperiled the coastal communities with high winds and flooding.

The wildfire's rapid spread imperiled nearby neighborhoods, forcing thousands to evacuate.

The faulty equipment imperiled the operation, putting workers at risk.