English Explanatory Dictionary

imperil

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To put into peril; to place in danger.
  2. To risk or hazard.

Pronunciation

/ɪmˈpɛɹəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-imperil.wav

Word forms

imperil imperils imperiling imperilling imperiled imperilled emperil

Etymology

From im- + peril.

Synonyms

endanger

Related words

imperilment
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