Imperilling: meaning, definitions and examples
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imperilling
[ ɪmˈpɛrɪlɪŋ ]
dangerous situation
Imperilling means putting someone or something in a state of peril or danger. It involves actions or conditions that can lead to significant risks or threats to safety and well-being. The term is often used in contexts where an action can jeopardize the health, security, or existence of another entity. Imperilling can take place through negligence, malice, or even unwittingly.
Synonyms
endangering, jeopardizing, risking, threatening.
Examples of usage
- The storm is imperilling the coastal town.
- Her reckless driving was imperilling the lives of other road users.
- The pollution is imperilling marine life.
- The decision to cut funding is imperilling essential services.
Translations
Translations of the word "imperilling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perigosidade
🇮🇳 खतरा डालना
🇩🇪 gefährden
🇮🇩 mengancam
🇺🇦 під загрозу
🇵🇱 zagrażać
🇯🇵 危険にさらす
🇫🇷 mettre en danger
🇪🇸 poner en peligro
🇹🇷 tehdit etmek
🇰🇷 위험에 처하게 하다
🇸🇦 تعريض للخطر
🇨🇿 ohrozit
🇸🇰 ohroziť
🇨🇳 使处于危险
🇸🇮 ogrožati
🇮🇸 setja í hættu
🇰🇿 қауіп төндіру
🇬🇪 საფრთხეში ჩაგდება
🇦🇿 təhlükə yaratmaq
🇲🇽 poner en peligro
Etymology
The word 'imperil' originates from the Latin verb 'imperilare', which means 'to put in danger.' The first known use of 'imperil' in English dates back to the mid-19th century. Its usage has remained relatively consistent, conveying the notion of endangering something or someone. In modern English, the term has been adapted into the form 'imperilling' to denote the active process of putting others at risk. The evolution of 'imperil' reflects our continued awareness of safety and the various factors that can lead to risk.