imperilling

im·per·il

[im-per-uhl]
verb (used with object), im·per·iled, im·per·il·ing or (especially British) im·per·illed, im·per·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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imperil (ɪmˈpɛrɪl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb , or (US) -rils, -rilling, -rilled, -rils, -riling, -riled
(tr) to place in danger or jeopardy; endanger
 
im'perilment
 
n

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Imperilling is always a great word to know.
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a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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