The Collaborative International Dictionary
Imperil \Im*per"il\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Imperiledor Imperilled; p. pr. & vb. n. Imperiling or Imperilling.] To bring into peril; to endanger.
Wiktionary
vb. (present participle of imperil English)
Usage examples of "imperilling".
When this reporter suggested that the riot might have been a publicity stunt, arranged to bring higher recognition to the Artistic Club, the manager angrily pointed out that he had no faintest knowledge that Jettero Heller or his sister were in the club last night and that, in any event, he would never dream of imperilling the life of the idol of billions.
It appeared to him that Hornblower was going to unnecessary trouble and imperilling both ships by this manoeuvre — he could see no farther than Cape Creux, only the friendly sea and the dangerous land.
Mostly he was conscious of Marie's imprudence in thus coming to his room, risking discovery and imperilling everything.
Apparently Bush had decided that a first lieutenant could share menial work with the sole member of the crew without imperilling discipline.