Looking for the meaning of the word IMPERIL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of IMPERIL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Imperil
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from peril, probably on the pattern of endanger
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪmˈpɛrɪl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
put at risk of being harmed, injured, or destroyed
Short Definition:put at risk of being harmed or destroyed
Examples:- they advised against tax increases for fear of imperilling the recovery
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