See Also: periclitate(dictionary)

periclitate (iou)



periclitate verb.E16.
[Latin periclitat- pa. ppl stem of periclitari, from peric(u)lum: see PERIL, -ATE3.]
verb trans. Imperil, endanger. E16-M18.
verb intrans. Cause danger, take risks. L17-M19.
periclitation noun (a) the action of imperilling someone or something; peril, danger, hazard; (b) an experiment, a venture: E16-L19.