# imperil

> English word · Verb · IPA /ɪmˈpɛɹəl/ · frequency rank #63,701

## Definitions
1. To put into peril; to place in danger.
2. To risk or hazard.

## Etymology
From im- + peril.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/imperil