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
peril Sentence Examples
- 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.
- Climate change poses a significant peril to our planet.
- The injured soldier was in grave peril, requiring immediate medical attention.
- The scientist worked tirelessly to mitigate the perils of nuclear radiation.
- The climber was in peril as he lost his grip on the treacherous cliff face.
- The police were called to neutralize the peril posed by the escaped convict.
- The ship sailed through stormy waters, navigating the perils of the open sea.
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
threat, danger, imminence, hazard, menace, trouble,risk, snare,pitfall, trap
protection,protection, ward, guard, shield, shield, guard, ward, safeguard, shelter
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.
