How Do You Spell IMPERIL?

Pronunciation: [ɪmpˈɛɹə͡l] (IPA)

The word "imperil" (ɪmˈpɛrəl) is spelled with the letter "i" followed by "m", "p", "e", "r", "i" and "l". The "im-" prefix means "not" or "without", while "peril" means "danger" or "risk". Together, the word means "to place in danger". The pronunciation is with a short "i" sound followed by the stressed "e" sound, followed by an "r" sound, and ends with a short "u" sound. This word is often used in the context of describing situations in which individuals or society at large are at risk.

IMPERIL Meaning and Definition

1. The term "imperil" is a verb that refers to the act of putting something or someone at risk or in danger. It implies exposing someone or something to potential harm, peril, or threats that could compromise their safety, well-being, or welfare. When a person or object is in a precarious situation, their security, existence, or future is endangered.

   In the realm of personal safety and security, "imperil" signifies the act of exposing oneself deliberately or inadvertently to hazardous or jeopardizing circumstances. For instance, an individual engaging in reckless driving, excessive consumption of alcohol, or illegal activities may imperil themselves and others on the road, as they are placing lives at risk.

   The word "imperil" encompasses various contexts, including situations where the environment or living creatures are endangered. For instance, the destruction of natural habitats, the release of harmful chemicals into the ecosystem, or the depletion of resources can imperil the delicate balance of nature and threaten the existence of numerous plant and animal species.

   Furthermore, "imperil" can be used metaphorically to describe risks or threats to one's reputation, relationships, or financial stability. Engaging in unethical practices, spreading false information, or making poor financial decisions may imperil one's reputation, credibility, friendships, or financial well-being.

   Overall, "imperil" portrays the act of potentially placing someone or something in harm's way, whether it pertains to personal safety, environmental aspects, or the stability of relationships and livelihoods.

2. To bring or lead into danger.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for IMPERIL *

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Etymology of IMPERIL

The word "imperil" derives from the Latin word "imperilare", which is a combination of the prefix "im-" (meaning "not" or "without") and the Latin word "periculum" (meaning "danger" or "risk"). Thus, the literal meaning of "imperil" is "to put into danger" or "to cause peril". It entered the English language from Old French during the 15th century.

Similar spelling words for IMPERIL

• imperato,
• impersonal,
• imprison,
• imbricate,
• impurity,
• imprint,
• imperfect,
• imperial,
• imperious,
• imperative,
• IMBER,
• improper,
• improperly,
• imperially.

Conjugate verb Imperil

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be imperiling

you would be imperiling

he/she/it would be imperiling

we would be imperiling

they would be imperiling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have imperilled

you would have imperilled

he/she/it would have imperilled

we would have imperilled

they would have imperilled

I would have imperil

you would have imperil

he/she/it would have imperil

we would have imperil

they would have imperil

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been imperiling

you would have been imperiling

he/she/it would have been imperiling

we would have been imperiling

they would have been imperiling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been imperilling

you would have been imperilling

he/she/it would have been imperilling

we would have been imperilling

they would have been imperilling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would imperil

you would imperil

he/she/it would imperil

we would imperil

they would imperil

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be imperilling

you would be imperilling

he/she/it would be imperilling

we would be imperilling

they would be imperilling

FUTURE

I will imperil

you will imperil

he/she/it will imperil

we will imperil

they will imperil

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be imperilling

you will be imperilling

he/she/it will be imperilling

we will be imperilling

they will be imperilling

I will be imperiling

you will be imperiling

he/she/it will be imperiling

we will be imperiling

they will be imperiling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have imperilled

you will have imperilled

he/she/it will have imperilled

we will have imperilled

they will have imperilled

I will have imperiled

you will have imperiled

he/she/it will have imperiled

we will have imperiled

they will have imperiled

I will have imperilled, will have imperiled

we will have imperilled, will have imperiled

you will have imperilled, will have imperiled

he/she/it will have imperilled, will have imperiled

they will have imperilled, will have imperiled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been imperilling

you will have been imperilling

he/she/it will have been imperilling

we will have been imperilling

they will have been imperilling

I will have been imperiling

you will have been imperiling

he/she/it will have been imperiling

we will have been imperiling

they will have been imperiling

IMPERATIVE

you imperil

we let´s imperil

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to imperil

PAST

I imperiled

you imperiled

he/she/it imperiled

we imperiled

they imperiled

I imperilled, imperiled

we imperilled, imperiled

you imperilled, imperiled

he/she/it imperilled, imperiled

they imperilled, imperiled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was imperilling

you were imperilling

he/she/it was imperilling

we were imperilling

they were imperilling

I was imperiling

you were imperiling

he/she/it was imperiling

we were imperiling

they were imperiling

PAST PARTICIPLE

imperilled

imperiled

PAST PERFECT

I had imperilled

you had imperilled

he/she/it had imperilled

we had imperilled

they had imperilled

I had imperiled

you had imperiled

he/she/it had imperiled

we had imperiled

they had imperiled

I had imperilled, had imperiled

we had imperilled, had imperiled

you had imperilled, had imperiled

he/she/it had imperilled, had imperiled

they had imperilled, had imperiled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been imperilling

you had been imperilling

he/she/it had been imperilling

we had been imperilling

they had been imperilling

I had been imperiling

you had been imperiling

he/she/it had been imperiling

we had been imperiling

they had been imperiling

PRESENT

I imperil

you imperil

he/she/it imperils

we imperil

they imperil

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am imperilling

you are imperilling

he/she/it is imperilling

we are imperilling

they are imperilling

I am imperiling

you are imperiling

he/she/it is imperiling

we are imperiling

they are imperiling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

imperilling

imperiling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have imperilled

you have imperilled

he/she/it has imperilled

we have imperilled

they have imperilled

I have imperiled

you have imperiled

he/she/it has imperiled

we have imperiled

they have imperiled

I have imperiled, have imperilled

we have imperiled, have imperilled

you have imperiled, have imperilled

he/she/it has imperiled, has imperilled

they have imperiled, have imperilled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been imperilling

you have been imperilling

he/she/it has been imperilling

we have been imperilling

they have been imperilling

I have been imperiling

you have been imperiling

he/she/it has been imperiling

we have been imperiling

they have been imperiling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it imperil

SIMPLE PAST

I imperilled

you imperilled

he/she/it imperilled

we imperilled

they imperilled

I am imperiling, am imperilling

we are imperilling, are imperiling

you are imperilling, are imperiling

he/she/it is imperiling, is imperilling

they are imperilling, are imperiling

I was imperilling, was imperiling

we were imperiling, were imperilling

you were imperiling, were imperilling

he/she/it was imperilling, was imperiling

they were imperiling, were imperilling

I will be imperiling, will be imperilling

we will be imperiling, will be imperilling

you will be imperiling, will be imperilling

he/she/it will be imperiling, will be imperilling

they will be imperiling, will be imperilling

I have been imperiling, have been imperilling

we have been imperiling, have been imperilling

you have been imperilling, have been imperiling

he/she/it has been imperiling, has been imperilling

they have been imperilling, have been imperiling

I had been imperilling, had been imperiling

we had been imperilling, had been imperiling

you had been imperilling, had been imperiling

he/she/it had been imperilling, had been imperiling

they had been imperilling, had been imperiling

I will have been imperiling, will have been imperilling

we will have been imperiling, will have been imperilling

you will have been imperiling, will have been imperilling

he/she/it will have been imperiling, will have been imperilling

they will have been imperiling, will have been imperilling

I would have imperilled, would have imperiled

we would have imperilled, would have imperiled

you would have imperilled, would have imperiled

he/she/it would have imperilled, would have imperiled

they would have imperilled, would have imperiled

I would be imperilling, would be imperiling

we would be imperilling, would be imperiling

you would be imperilling, would be imperiling

he/she/it would be imperilling, would be imperiling

they would be imperilling, would be imperiling

I would have been imperilling, would have been imperiling

we would have been imperilling, would have been imperiling

you would have been imperilling, would have been imperiling

he/she/it would have been imperilling, would have been imperiling

they would have been imperilling, would have been imperiling