imperiled

im·per·il

I i

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [im-per-uh l]
- /ɪmˈpɛr əl/
- /ɪmˈper.əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-per-uh l]
- /ɪmˈpɛr əl/

Definitions of imperiled word

verb with object imperiled to put in peril or danger; endanger. 1
noun imperiled (biological conservation) at risk of becoming extinct. 1

See all 2 definitions of imperiled

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Origin of imperiled

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

First recorded in 1590-1600; im-1 + peril

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Parts of speech for Imperiled

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Imperiled

imperiled popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for imperiled

adjective imperiled

endangered — (of a species) Seriously at risk of extinction.
threatened — to utter a threat against; menace: He threatened the boy with a beating.
at risk — To be at risk means to be in a situation where something unpleasant might happen.

All 3 Synonyms of imperiled

Antonyms for imperiled

verb imperiled

protected — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
helped — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
saved — to rescue from danger or possible harm, injury, or loss: to save someone from drowning.

All 6 Antonyms of imperiled