Imperiled: meaning, definitions and examples

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imperiled

 

[ ɪmˈpɛrəld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of danger

Imperiled refers to being in a state of imminent danger or risk. It often describes situations where someone or something is at great threat and requires urgent attention to avert harm.

Synonyms

at risk, endangered, in jeopardy, threatened

Examples of usage

  • The imperiled species need immediate protection to survive.
  • His life was imperiled by the stormy weather.
  • The imperiled ecosystem faces collapse due to pollution.

Translations

Translations of the word "imperiled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ameaçado

🇮🇳 खतरे में

🇩🇪 bedroht

🇮🇩 terancam

🇺🇦 під загрозою

🇵🇱 zagrożony

🇯🇵 危険にさらされた

🇫🇷 menacé

🇪🇸 amenazado

🇹🇷 tehdit altında

🇰🇷 위험에 처한

🇸🇦 مهدد

🇨🇿 ohrožený

🇸🇰 ohrozený

🇨🇳 处于危险中

🇸🇮 ogrožen

🇮🇸 ógn

🇰🇿 қауіп-қатерде

🇬🇪 მოსალოდნელი საფრთხე

🇦🇿 təhlükədə

🇲🇽 amenazado

Word origin

The word 'imperiled' is derived from the verb 'imperil,' which comes from the Latin 'imperilare,' meaning 'to put in danger.' The prefix 'in-' signifies 'into' or 'upon,' while 'peril' originates from the Old French term 'peril,' which is derived from the Latin 'periculum,' meaning 'danger' or 'risk.' Over time, the meaning has evolved, but it has consistently referred to the act of exposing to harm or danger. The word is often used in environmental discourse, politics, and discussions concerning social issues to emphasize urgent threats to safety or existence.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,355, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.