1
as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
life is full of unexpected perils
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2
as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
they were unhappy about sending their son into peril overseas
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as in to endanger
to place in danger
a tribute to the men and women who, as firefighters, peril their lives daily
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Recent Examples of peril
Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 24 June 2025
Thankfully, the telescope itself had been deconstructed and moved away from the observatory to safeguard it from the perils of war.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 June 2025
Winston Churchill said the U-boat peril was the only thing that really frightened him during World War II.
—Carl Burdette, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2025
No American President has ever disputed the peril of a nuclear-armed Iran.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
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Noun
The rescue is another reminder that—even in the middle of summer—hikers underestimate Mount Washington at their own peril.
—Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 24 June 2025
Thankfully, the telescope itself had been deconstructed and moved away from the observatory to safeguard it from the perils of war.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 June 2025
Winston Churchill said the U-boat peril was the only thing that really frightened him during World War II.
—Carl Burdette, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2025
No American President has ever disputed the peril of a nuclear-armed Iran.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peril
Noun
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The thinking among investors is that the stocks in the ETF will get more attention due to the threat from Iran's sophisticated army of hackers.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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The threats guiding the world of medical device cybersecurity encompass many attack types.—
Christian Espinosa,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The stakes got significantly higher overnight after US struck nuclear sites in Iran with the risk that Trump will get sucked into a spiraling conflict in the Middle East after being a vocal critic of US military involvement overseas.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Because all of the major waves of selling in the wake of some incident of uncertainty were caused by momentary risk that did not ultimately threaten stocks, or the banking system — or, ultimately, the economy.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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Though not currently endangered, their Arctic homes are warming rapidly due to climate change, which threatens both their hunting grounds and their preferred prey.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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In a brutal fight in which Myung-gi more than once endangers his newborn daughter (sometimes on purpose), Myung-gi ends up falling off the tall platform before the final round officially begins, meaning now either Gi-hun or the baby has to die or they will both be shot by the game workers.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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This temperature range is considered the danger zone.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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The ones at the top of your danger list need immediate attention.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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During the season finale, the family's lives are put in jeopardy On The Waterfront, danger is around every dock.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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With the fire still at zero percent containment and thousands of acres burned in a matter of hours, the situation placed lives and homes in immediate jeopardy.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Pachuca never mustered enough quality around the industrious Salomon Rondon to truly threaten Yassine Bounou, even as Al Hilal’s passivity flirted with danger.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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When the prince brings boyfriend Dev to meet his royal family, their aristocratic inertia threatens the young love.—
Jillian Steinhauer,
New Yorker,
27 June 2025
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Cho, as the perceptive and generous Jin, distracted from his own family troubles by the sudden flashes of Casey’s bright light, is wise and rejuvenated; disinterested admiration makes this man, who looks to be in his forties, nearly a teen-ager again.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
20 June 2025
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Glasnow made the All-Star team last July, but was injured for the postseason and has been out since late April with shoulder trouble.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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“Peril.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peril. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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