👉 The term "imperilling" refers to a situation or event that is likely to cause harm, loss, or damage to someone or something. It can also refer to an action or state of being in which one expects or anticipates consequences or losses. For example: 1. "I've heard that the company's CEO is planning on imperilling our company by cutting off funding for new projects." 2. "The weather forecast predicts a high chance of lightning strikes, and I'm worried it