Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
imperil
verb
/ɪmˈpɛrəl/
Definition
to put something or someone in danger.
Examples
- Driving without a seatbelt can imperil your life.
- The company’s financial mismanagement may imperil its future.
- His reckless behavior imperils not only himself but also others around him.
Meaning
To jeopardize or expose to risk; to threaten the safety or well-being of.
Synonyms
- endanger
- threaten
- jeopardize
- risk
- expose
