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imperil

verb

/ɪmˈpɛrɪl/

Meaning

To put in danger or at risk.

Reckless driving can imperil the lives of others.

endanger, jeopardize, threaten, risk, expose

protect, safeguard, secure

imperil safety, imperil future, imperil life, imperil progress

to go up using hands and feet; to ascend

to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law

to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock

to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way

to steal something in a sneaky or petty way

to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground