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Imperil vs Severely - What's the difference?

imperil | severely |

As a verb imperil

is to put into peril; to place in danger or cause a hazard.

As an adverb severely is

in a severe manner.

imperil

English

Verb

(British) (en-verb) (US)
  • To put into peril; to place in danger or cause a hazard.
    • "Boating and fishing groups contend that the 130 [wind energy] towers would be a navigation hazard and offshore construction would imperil the fisheries." — "Wind Out of Their Sails", Jeffrey Winters, p. 31, Mechanical Engineering , June 2006
  • To risk.

    • Related terms

    * imperilment

    severely

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a severe manner.