imperil

/ɪmˈpɛrəl/
verb
  1. To put something or someone in danger; to threaten with harm or loss.
    • The oil spill could imperil thousands of sea birds.
    • Cutting down the forest imperils the habitat of many rare species.
    • Reckless driving imperils the lives of everyone on the road.
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