as in to endanger
to place in danger
a single mistake could imperil the lives of everyone involved in the military operation
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This imperils not only American democracy but also other democratic sovereign nations.
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Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
But this week’s event at Sherman Elementary aimed also to highlight the school food programs the district worries will be imperiled by federal funding cuts.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
While Yankee fans won’t necessarily miss out on Thursday afternoon’s home opener against the Brewers, as that game will be carried nationally by ESPN, any further delay would likely imperil the club’s YES debut on Saturday.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2025
This imperils not only American democracy but also other democratic sovereign nations.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
But this week’s event at Sherman Elementary aimed also to highlight the school food programs the district worries will be imperiled by federal funding cuts.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
While Yankee fans won’t necessarily miss out on Thursday afternoon’s home opener against the Brewers, as that game will be carried nationally by ESPN, any further delay would likely imperil the club’s YES debut on Saturday.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2025
This imperils not only American democracy but also other democratic sovereign nations.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for imperil
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“Imperil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imperil. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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