imperiled (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈper.əld/

Definition

Put into danger or risk.

Examples

• The species has been imperiled by pollution and overfishing.

• Their financial future was imperiled by the sudden economic downturn.

• The hikers realized they were imperiled when the storm hit without warning.

How to Use imperiled

imperiled by (prepositional phrase)

Put into danger or risk due to a specific cause. — "The coastal ecosystem is imperiled by rising sea levels."

Synonyms of imperiled

Words with a similar meaning to imperiled:

• endangered
• threatened
• jeopardized
• endangered

Antonyms of imperiled

Words with the opposite meaning to imperiled:

• safe
• protected

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