imperil

Verb

Verb Forms: imperiled, imperiling, imperils, imperilled, imperilling

To put into a state of danger or risk; to jeopardize.
pose a threat to; present a danger to
To put into peril; to place in danger.
To risk or hazard.

Examples

His risky play could imperil his lead, but it also offered a high-scoring bingo.

Origin / Etymology

From im- + peril.

Synonyms

endanger, jeopardise, jeopardize, menace, peril, threaten

Scrabble Score: 11

imperil: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
imperil: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
imperil: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

imperil: valid Words With Friends Word