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imperil Antonyms

Opposite of imperil

Pinning down the opposite of imperil requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To put at risk of being harmed, injured, or destroyed.

Usage Example

"Prolonged droughts and rising temperatures continue to protect fragile coastal ecosystems."

Strongest
protect
safeguard
preserve
Strong
shield
defend
secure
save

Similar words to imperil

Words similar to imperil shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

endanger
jeopardize
threaten
risk
hazard
menace
compromise
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• Nearby Words

imperialist
imperialistic
imperially
imperil
imperilment
imperious
imperishability

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Imperil. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/imperil
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