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imperil
(redirected from imperilling)

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im·per·il  (m-prl)
tr.v. im·per·iled or im·per·illed, im·per·il·ing or im·per·il·ling, im·per·ils
To put into peril. See Synonyms at endanger.

im·peril·ment n.

imperil [ɪmˈpɛrɪl]
vb -rils, -rilling, -rilled
or US -rils, -riling, -riled
(tr) to place in danger or jeopardy; endanger
imperilment  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.imperil - pose a threat to; present a danger to; "The pollution is endangering the crops"
exist, be - have an existence, be extant; "Is there a God?"

imperil
verb endanger, risk, hazard, jeopardize You imperilled the lives of other road users with your driving.
protect, guard, safeguard, secure, care for
Translations
imperil [ɪmˈperɪl] VT (frm) → arriesgar, poner en peligro
imperil [ɪmˈpɛrəl] vtmettre en péril
imperil
imperil [ɪmˈpɛrɪl] vt (frm) → mettere in pericolo
imperil [ɪmˈpɛrɪl] vt (frm) → mettere in pericolo


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Hepburn had a strong personal dislike of the Liberal prime minister, accusing him of dragging his feet on the conscription issue, thereby imperilling the British war effort.
 
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