Imperil: meaning, definitions and examples
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imperil
[ ɪmˈperəl ]
in danger
To put at risk of being harmed, injured, or destroyed. To jeopardize.
Synonyms
endanger, jeopardize, risk, threaten
Examples of usage
- The heavy rain imperils the safety of the hikers.
- The economic crisis imperils the stability of the country.
- His reckless behavior imperils the success of the project.
Translations
Translations of the word "imperil" in other languages:
🇵🇹 colocar em perigo
🇮🇳 खतरे में डालना
🇩🇪 gefährden
🇮🇩 membahayakan
🇺🇦 наражати на небезпеку
🇵🇱 narażać na niebezpieczeństwo
🇯🇵 危険にさらす
🇫🇷 mettre en danger
🇪🇸 poner en peligro
🇹🇷 tehlikeye atmak
🇰🇷 위험에 빠뜨리다
🇸🇦 تعريض للخطر
🇨🇿 ohrozit
🇸🇰 ohroziť
🇨🇳 危及
🇸🇮 ogroziti
🇮🇸 setja í hættu
🇰🇿 қауіпке тігу
🇬🇪 საფრთხეში ჩაგდება
🇦🇿 təhlükəyə atmaq
🇲🇽 poner en peligro
Etymology
The word 'imperil' originated from the Latin word 'imperilare', which means 'to place in danger'. It first appeared in the English language in the 16th century. The concept of imperiling something reflects the inherent risks and dangers present in various situations, highlighting the importance of vigilance and caution to prevent harm or damage.