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imperilment

imperilment

8.2
A state of being in danger of harm
  • noun
  • /ɪmˈpɛrɪlmənt/
translation icon : peligro
  • The imperilment of the ancient forest has raised concerns among environmentalists.

Examples

  • Habitat loss affects a proportion of species across a geographical area of similar magnitude, suggesting an almost direct connection between the area affected and species imperilment.

    Academic text (2011)

  • Yet, the albino's imperilment was never from nepotism, nor profiteering on the body parts, but from an animal's instinct to keep the pack's nature.

    Blog text (32)

  • The city's rapid development has led to the imperilment of local wildlife habitats.

  • Rising sea levels contribute to the imperilment of coastal communities around the world.

Synonyms

danger
vsimperilment
∞ 1.0

A chance that people or things will be harmed

is the act or state of being at risk rather than a mere possibility
peril
vsimperilment
112 5.7

A serious danger that can cause harm or loss

is the general act or state of being at risk without urgency
endangerment
vsimperilment
25 5.0

Putting someone or something at risk of harm

is the state of being exposed to harm rather than the causing action

Antonyms

safety
∞ 1.0

A place or condition that protects you from danger

security
408 2.4

The feeling of being safe from danger or threat

How Dangerous

peril
112 5.7
imperilment
8.2
danger
∞ 1.0
vulnerability
156 5.1

Surface Forms

imperilment singular
imperilments plural

Morphology

imperilment = imperil (transparent) = imperil + ment

A straightforward nominalization of the verb 'imperil' indicating the state or act of being put in danger.

Etymology

Imperilment comes from the prefix im- and the word peril, which means 'danger'. It literally means being put 'into danger', so imperilment is the act or state of being at risk of harm.