ClimateAugust 25, 2026

imperils

im-PER-ulz

Definition

To pose a serious threat to; to put something or someone into a state of danger or risk.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'enperilen' and the Old French 'enperillier,' it combines the prefix 'en-' (in) with 'peril,' originating from the Latin 'periculum' meaning trial, risk, or danger.

In the news

The article uses the word to explain how reliance on fossil fuels endangers the long-term health and stability of the Alaskan environment.

Oil Spill Accident In Cook Inlet; Center For Biological Diversity Reacts

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Alaska Sporting Journal

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