Imperil
7 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To place someone or something in serious danger or at risk of harm.
“The government's decision could imperil thousands of jobs in the region.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪmˈpɛrəl/
Syllables
im·per·il
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Ends in -IL, contains two I's and one E, no double consonants to catch you out
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Worth 11 points, the -IL ending can hook further with S or ED to extend the word
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