peril (Meaning)
peril (n)
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
a state of danger involving risk
a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
peril (v)
pose a threat to; present a danger to
put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
peril (n.)
Danger; risk; hazard; jeopardy; exposure of person or property to injury, loss, or destruction.
peril (v. t.)
To expose to danger; to hazard; to risk; as, to peril one's life.
peril (v. i.)
To be in danger.
Synonyms & Antonyms of peril
FAQs About the word peril
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune, a state of danger involving risk, a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or inj
danger,threat, hazard, imminence, trouble, menace,risk, snare,pitfall, trap
guard, guard,protection, ward, shield, shield, protection, ward, safeguard, safeguard
The hikers faced imminent peril as the storm intensified.
The raging fire threatened homes and businesses, putting residents in peril.
The sailboat was in peril of sinking amidst the treacherous waves.
The financial crisis put the entire company in peril.
