Imperil

//ɪmˈpɛɹəl// verb

verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
To put into peril; to place in danger. transitive
"[…]they occupied the country, expelled the inhabitants, and terminated for ever the rivalry which had so long imperilled their own naval supremacy in Greece."
2
pose a threat to; present a danger to wordnet
3
To risk or hazard. transitive

Synonyms

endanger endanger adventure chance compromise expose

Antonyms

Example

"Mean men's talk is enough to imperil the world."

Etymology

From im- + peril.

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