imperil

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Verb imperil has 1 sense

endanger, jeopardize, jeopardise, menace, threaten, imperil, peril - pose a threat to; present a danger to; "The pollution is endangering the crops"
--₁ is one way to exist, be
Sample sentence:
They imperil the animals

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Term: imperil

Description:

Imperil is a transitive verb that refers to the act of putting someone or something in danger or at risk.

Examples:

Sense 1: To put someone or something in danger

1. The reckless driving imperils the lives of everyone on the road.

2. The ongoing conflict imperils the stability of the region.

3. Lack of proper security measures imperils the company's sensitive data.

Sense 2: To threaten or jeopardize

1. The sudden decrease in funding imperils the future of the project.

2. The economic downturn has imperiled many small businesses.

3. Climate change imperils the existence of various species.

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