imperil

Meanings

• verb

  To expose or place in danger; put in jeopardy.

  - "The company's financial situation imperils its future."
  - "The actions of the driver imperiled the lives of his passengers."

• verb

  To place in a precarious or perilous position.

  - "The narrow bridge imperiled the travelers who crossed it."
  - "The steep cliff imperiled the hikers who ventured too close to the edge."

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Synonyms

endanger

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with imperil
miral , peril , viral

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Variants

List of all variants of imperil that leads to same result
imperil , imperiled , imperiling , imperilled , imperilling , imperilment , imperilments , imperils

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Forms

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imperiled, imperiling, imperils

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Etymology

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From Old French emparelier, meaning 'to equip, to arm,' from parer 'to provide, to prepare,' from Latin parare 'to prepare.' The sense development from 'to prepare' to 'to put in danger' is unclear.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'imperil' comes from the Old French word 'emparelier,' which means 'to equip, to arm.'

2. The term 'imperil' is often used in legal contexts to describe a situation where a person's actions have placed another person in danger.

3. The term 'imperil' is also used in finance to describe a situation where a company's financial situation is precarious and at risk of collapse.

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Related Concepts

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1. risk: Imperil is closely related to the concept of risk, as both terms deal with potential danger or harm.

2. peril: Peril is a synonym for danger or risk, and is often used interchangeably with imperil.

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Culture

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In literature, 'imperil' is often used to describe a character's or situation's precariousness or danger. In art, it can be depicted as a scene of peril or a representation of danger. In music, it can be expressed through fast tempos, loud volumes, and intense emotions.

How to Memorize "imperil"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where someone or something is placed in danger. Visualize the potential consequences and the steps that could be taken to mitigate the risk.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'imperil' with the feeling of unease or danger. Remember that it means to put in jeopardy or place in a perilous position.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Imperil: In My Precarious Life' to help remember the meaning of the word. Remember that it means 'to put in danger' or 'to place in a perilous position'.

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