Meaning & use
Imperiled
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Placed in danger; exposed to risk of harm or destruction.
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The reckless decision imperiled the entire expedition.
Conservationists are working to protect imperiled species from extinction.
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Commonly used in environmental and conservation contexts, as in "imperiled species," as well as more general descriptions of danger.
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