Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- v. To put into peril. See Synonyms at endanger.
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Wiktionary
GNU Webster's 1913
- v. To bring into peril; to endanger.
WordNet 3.0
- v. pose a threat to; present a danger to
Examples
“Those who supported the Bush invasion and military occupation of Iraq are back at it, warning that President Obama could "imperil" Iraq if he keeps his campaign promise to remove US combat forces within 16 months.”
Tom Andrews: Out of Iraq in 16 Months: Yes We Can -- Yes We Must
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Tom Andrews: Out of Iraq in 16 Months: Yes We Can -- Yes We Must
“Those who supported the Bush invasion and military occupation of Iraq are back at it, warning that President Obama could "imperil" Iraq if he keeps his campaign promise to remove US combat forces with ...”
Tom Andrews: Out of Iraq in 16 Months: Yes We Can -- Yes We Must
“Any pro-gay action, he said, would "imperil" the future of the Anglican Communion.”
“So the Hamas truce violations never "imperil" the truce.”
“Recently the Obama campaign put out an push trying to inform voters that if McCain wins the Presidency that will "imperil" abortion (an example in the echo chamber).”
“Even a couple more minutes could further imperil the master plan which already lacks suficcient support.”
“The decision has been opposed by the Colorado Association of Anesthesiologists, who claim it will imperil patient safety.”
The Huffington Post: Colorado Becomes 15th State To Allow Nurses To Administer Anesthesia
“Once again, we were reminded that one man has the potential to imperil many lives.”
The Huffington Post: Jorge A. Rey: Lessons From the Barbecue that Wasn't
“Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has estimated that these budget cuts imperil 100,000 to 300,000 public school jobs.”
The Huffington Post: Bryce Covert: The Other Side of the 'Mancession': Women Left Behind
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vanishedone The first definition is fine, but the second one... WeirdNet is such a pessimistic soul. Sep 28, 2008