What does peril mean?
Peril means A situation of serious and immediate danger..
Peril
/ˈpɛɹɪl/ · noun
Meaning
A situation of serious and immediate danger..
Definitions by Sense
- A situation of serious and immediate danger.
- Something that causes, contains, or presents danger.
- (insurance) An event which causes a loss, or the risk of a specific such event.
- (transitive) To cause to be in danger; to imperil; to risk.
Example Sentences
Your life is in peril.
the perils of the jungle (animals and insects, weather, etc.)
And are we, Mr. President, who stood by our country then, who threw open our coffers, who bared our bosoms, who freely perilled all in that conflict, to be reproached with want of attachment to the Union?
"I will have nothing to do with this matter, whatever it is. Do you think I am going to peril my reputation for you?"
Synonyms for peril
Antonyms for peril
Related Words
Word Forms
- perils
- periling
- perilling
- periled
- perilled
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for peril?
Common synonyms include danger, hazard, jeopardy, risk.
What is the opposite of peril?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use peril in a sentence?
Your life is in peril.
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