CEFR B2

imperiled

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: endangered, threatened, jeopardized, endangered

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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."

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