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peril
[per-uhl]
noun
exposure to injury, loss, or destruction; grave risk; jeopardy; danger.
They faced the peril of falling rocks.
something that causes or may cause injury, loss, or destruction.
verb (used with object)
to expose to danger; imperil; risk.
peril
/ ˈ±èÉ›°ùɪ±ô /
noun
exposure to risk or harm; danger or jeopardy
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- perilless adjective
- multiperil adjective
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of peril1
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of peril1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The series hinges on marriage proposals, romantic ideals, the pressure of status and the perils and promises of money.
She also praised his colleague, who managed to call for assistance while "in a situation of danger and peril".
She said the suggestion fans the flames and puts agents in peril.
"We face these perils, and quite often unexpectedly", he said.
But perhaps his greatest peril—and simultaneously, his most formidable strength—involved artistic ambition.
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