What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
periled
Example
The hiker's life was periled by the sudden storm. [periled: verb]
Example
The company's financial stability was periled by the economic downturn. [periled: adjective]
imperiled
Example
The hostages' lives were imperiled by the terrorist's demands. [imperiled: verb]
Example
The endangered species was imperiled by habitat destruction. [imperiled: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Imperiled is more commonly used than periled in modern English. Periled may be considered archaic or outdated in some contexts, while imperiled is still widely used in formal writing and speech.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between periled and imperiled?
Both periled and imperiled are formal words that convey a sense of urgency or seriousness. However, imperiled is more commonly used in formal writing and speech, while periled may be considered archaic or outdated in some contexts.
