Synonyms of imperil

imperil

verb

im-ˈper-əl 

as in to endanger

to place in danger

a single mistake could imperil the lives of everyone involved in the military operation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endanger
• threaten
• risk
• jeopardize
• compromise
• menace
• adventure
• peril
• venture
• hazard
• jeopard
• gamble (with)
• intimidate
• subject
• expose
• wager
• chance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protect
• preserve
• guard
• shelter
• save
• shield
• resume

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of imperil

House Republicans like Reps. Don Bacon of Nebraska, David Valadao of California and Dan Newhouse of Washington have previously been critical of Trump and could break with the party on some issues, imperiling some early legislative action. —Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 2 Dec. 2024

Biden and his family believe the attacks on Hunter were meant to push him into relapse, then imperil his presidency. —Alex Thompson, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024

The government said the mistake should not imperil Menendez’s conviction nor require any action, but attorneys for Menendez and his two co-defendants, New Jersey businessmen Wael Hana and Fred Daibes, disagree. —Ella Lee, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024

The ambitious cuts championed by Musk, however, could imperil an array of federal protections that safeguard against harm in just about every corner of American life, regulatory experts told ABC News. —Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024