imperilled

/ɪmˈpɛrəld/
adjective
  1. Put in danger; threatened with harm or loss.
    • The imperilled hikers were rescued just before the storm hit.
    • Many imperilled species need urgent protection.
    • The company's future is imperilled by the new regulations.
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