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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 think deeply about something; to chew cud (for animals)

to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit

to carry out an action, task, or function

to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively

to impart knowledge or skill to someone by instruction or example

to be in a horizontal position; to tell an untruth