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IMPERIL

\ɪmpˈɛɹə͡l], \ɪmpˈɛɹə‍l], \ɪ_m_p_ˈɛ_ɹ_əl]\

Definitions of IMPERIL

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary

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pose a threat to; present a danger to; "The pollution is endangering the crops"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

pose a threat to; present a danger to; "The pollution is endangering the crops"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

To put in danger or jeopardy; endanger.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

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