Imperil (Verb)
Meaning
Pose a threat to; present a danger to; "The pollution is endangering the crops".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- Climate change imperils the world's most at-risk ecosystems, including coral reefs and rainforests.
- The rise in water level imperils the coastal cities that are not prepared for such disasters.
- Extinction risks imperil the survival of many animal species due to human activities like deforestation.
- The aggressive and unregulated fishing practices imperil the marine ecosystem of the region.
- High levels of radiation imperil the health of workers and residents living around the affected areas.