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Word of the Day – Imperil

By January 8, 2020Word of the Day

Imperil (verb)

im-per-il

Put at risk of being harmed, injured, or destroyed.

Late Middle English from peril, probably on the pattern of endanger.

Example sentences

“A move like that may imperil the squadron!”

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