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peril

/ˈpɛr.əl/
en-us undefinedperil
Main Example

The hikers were in peril during the storm.

Example context
en-us flagThe hikers were in peril during the storm.
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A serious and immediate danger.

Other Example

The child was in peril near the edge of the cliff.

en-us flagThe child was in peril near the edge of the cliff.

They faced peril when the boat capsized.

en-us flagThey faced peril when the boat capsized.

The city was in peril after the earthquake.

en-us flagThe city was in peril after the earthquake.
Synonyms

face peril

en-us flagface peril

in grave peril

en-us flagin grave peril

put in peril

en-us flagput in peril
Synonyms

danger

risk

threat

peril

/ˈpɛr.əl/
Main Example

The children were in peril near the edge of the cliff.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A situation that exposes someone to danger or risk.

Other Example

The hikers faced peril during the storm.

Driving in heavy rain can put you in peril.

She realized her mistake had put her in peril.

Synonyms

face peril

in grave peril

put in peril

Synonyms

danger

risk

hazard

peril

/ˈpɛr.əl/
Main Example

They did not want to peril their safety by climbing the mountain.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To expose to danger or risk.

Other Example

He didn't want to peril his job by being late.

They decided not to peril their health by skipping meals.

She would not peril her reputation by spreading rumors.

Synonyms

peril one's life

peril one's future

peril one's health

Synonyms

endanger

jeopardize

risk

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