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adjective

variants or imperilling
Definition of imperilingnext
as in hazardous

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verb

variants or imperilling
present participle of imperil
as in endangering
to place in danger a single mistake could imperil the lives of everyone involved in the military operation

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imperiling
  1. hazardous
  2. endangering
  3. dangerous
  4. threatening
  5. damaging
  6. perilous
  7. detrimental
  8. risky
Adjective
  • Public housing residents have also raised concerns about hazardous conditions inside Housing Authority buildings — including mold, gun violence, and rodent and bug infestations.
    Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute, the NWS said.
    Keith Matheny, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of hazardous
Verb
  • Ferguson’s mother slammed the NYPD for using excessive force in killing her son and endangering the little girl.
    Gardiner Anderson, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Ongoing attacks have crippled Gaza's water and sanitation systems, depriving children of safe water and endangering their health.
    Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of endangering
Adjective
  • Road conditions could also be dangerous in the region.
    Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
  • This new Cloak variant, Halcyon warned, can spread by way of dangerous drive-by downloads disguised as legitimate updates like Microsoft Windows installers.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of dangerous
Verb
  • The pair had developed close ties with Algeria, Morocco's aggressive neighbor to its east, potentially threatening the nearby Strait of Gibraltar.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Smaller spot fires continued to burn, the university noted, but none were threatening buildings or lives.
    Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of threatening
Adjective
  • The former Nickelodeon actress noted the pressure can feel unbearable, with even simple comments — like a family member remarking on her weight — being damaging.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • For teenagers especially, these comments can be damaging to their self-esteem, and should be shut down.
    ​Wendy Wisner, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of damaging
Adjective
  • Unilateral action is both perilous and economically unsustainable.
    Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • As perilous as 2024 has been for people who make games, it's offered a diverse bounty for those who play them.
    James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of perilous
Adjective
  • The types of deception, manipulation and impersonations that can be perpetuated are frightening: • Deepfake videos of CEOs directing employees to take action or share information that could be detrimental to companies and their customers.
    Perry Carpenter, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Heavy lead exposure has long been known to be detrimental to our health.
    Theara Coleman, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of detrimental
Adjective
  • The riskier side of X operates in the vein of Backpage.com, where creators use the app to promote their work, engage with fans, and find gigs.
    Jason Parham, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Market timing is a risky game and often a fool’s errand.
    Ron Insana, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of risky
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