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Definition of imperilment

imperilment

/ɪmˈpɛr.əl.mənt/
im · per · il · ment
Plural:imperilments
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Adjective:imperiled
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imperilment Lexical Profile

imperilment Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The act of putting someone or something in danger, or the state of being exposed to serious risk or harm.

Example

"Conservationists warned that unregulated logging would lead to the further imperilment of native woodland species."

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• Nearby Words

imperialistic
imperially
imperil
imperilment
imperious
imperishability
imperishable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from the verb 'imperil' plus the noun suffix '-ment'. The root 'peril' derives from Old French, ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'periculum' (trial, risk, or danger).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Imperilment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/imperilment
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