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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
/ ˈpɛrɪl /
noun
exposure to risk or harm; danger or jeopardy
Other Word Forms
- perilless adjective
- multiperil adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of peril1
Word History and Origins
Origin of peril1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Andy Burnham has warned against "underestimating the peril the party is in" at a fringe meeting at the Labour party conference.
He also warned against the perils of "poisonous" online debate, and of a "coming struggle, a defining struggle, a violent struggle" for the nation.
As Kirk’s shooting triggers furious debate on the perils of left versus right political violence, there is little consensus among Americans on what extremism is, who is perpetrating it and when it is justified.
He warned against the "peril of endless wars" and said "right must always prevail over might".
"There are more perils customers can buy coverage for, especially around the active shooter product, but also strikes and riots."
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