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perilous
/ ˈɛɪə /
adjective
very hazardous or dangerous
a perilous journey
Other 51Թ Forms
- perilously adverb
- perilousness noun
- nonperilous adjective
- unperilous adjective
- ˈdzܲԱ noun
- ˈdzܲ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
In the end, the contours of this endgame will be shaped by the course of a perilous and unpredictable confrontation, and an unpredictable US President.
If they are turned off, it would make the site's existing vulnerability even more perilous.
A senior Whitehall figure suggested there were moments in the Cold War that were "more perilous", but the problems then were "more simple – it's so complicated now".
Bass is now sparring with the president and his administration at a perilous moment for her city and possibly for democracy.
They alleged the insurer has delayed and denied claims, leaving wildfire victims in perilous financial positions and unable to return to contaminated homes.
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