imperil — to put someone or something at risk or in danger
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to put someone or something at risk or in danger
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈperəl/
Korean meaning: 위험에 빠뜨리다, 위태롭게 하다
Korean pronunciation: 임**페**럴
Example Sentences
- His habit of texting while driving imperiled not only himself but also innocent pedestrians.
- The chef's decision to add ghost peppers to the school lunch imperiled the students' taste buds and the janitor's workload.
- Climate change continues to imperil polar bear populations in the Arctic.
imperil
VERB//ɪmˈperəl//
to put someone or something at risk or in danger
The crane operator's mistake imperils workers below with falling steel
A leaking barrel will imperil us all!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'im-' (meaning 'in' or 'into') combined with 'peril', which comes from Old French 'peril' and Latin 'periculum' meaning 'danger' or 'risk'.
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📝Examples
“His habit of texting while driving imperiled not only himself but also innocent pedestrians.”
“The chef's decision to add ghost peppers to the school lunch imperiled the students' taste buds and the janitor's workload.”
“Climate change continues to imperil polar bear populations in the Arctic.”
“My grandmother's attempt to become a YouTuber imperiled the entire family's dignity when she accidentally livestreamed her complaints about the neighbors.”
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