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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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imperil |
Describes putting something or someone in severe danger, often used in formal or literary contexts.
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endanger |
Implies putting someone or something at risk of harm or danger, commonly used in everyday situations.
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jeopardize |
Refers to putting something valuable or important at risk, often used in professional, legal, or serious contexts.
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threaten |
Used when discussing situations where harm or negative consequences are intentionally aimed at someone or something, with a potentially aggressive or negative connotation.
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risk |
Suggests taking a chance or exposing oneself to possible harm or loss, widely used in casual, business, and varied contexts.
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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.