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Sovereign ignoring angry leader put at risk (7)

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I believe the answer is:

imperil

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'put at risk' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for imperil that I've seen before include "Place in danger" , "put at hazard" , "Endanger" , "Jeopardize" , "Expose" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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