IMPERIL - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
pose a threat to
Example: present a danger to; The pollution is endangering the crops
Synonyms
Jeopardize, Threaten, Endanger, Imperil, Jeopardise
🔗 Related Words
im – A related word in the same word family.
peril – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Tracking word families reveals how metaphors hardened into literal meanings over time.