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English verb: imperil

1. imperil (stative) pose a threat to; present a danger to


SamplesThe pollution is endangering the crops.


ExamplesThey imperil the animals


Synonymsendanger, jeopardise, jeopardize, menace, peril, threaten


Pattern of useSomething ----s somebody.
Something ----s something


Broader (hypernym)be, exist









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