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imperilled

[im-per-uhl]

im·per·il

[im-per-uhl]
verb (used with object), -iled, -il·ing or (especially British) -illed, -il·ling.
to put in peril or danger; endanger.

Origin:
1590–1600; im-1 + peril

im·per·il·ment, noun


risk, jeopardize, hazard, chance.

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