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noun

ˈper-əl How to pronounce peril (audio)
Definition of perilnext
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as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm life is full of unexpected perils

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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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verb

ˈper-əl How to pronounce peril (audio)
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
Noun
The balance is delicate; the peril is one that only dedicated citizenship can prevent; the prize is democracies that again reflect the wishes and trust of their electorates. — Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026 The new Round of 32 will have to do some of that work of adding surprise and peril to the big favorites. — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 28 June 2026 Often, Kara and other young women are in peril, and quite a few people die or are viciously murdered. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 June 2026 The new rules have caused some critics to complain about the lack of peril in the group stage compared to previous tournaments, with so many teams progressing into the knockouts this summer. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for peril
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peril
  1. threat
  2. risk
  3. endanger
  4. danger
  5. jeopardy
  6. threaten
  7. trouble
Noun
  • The threat of catastrophic flooding won’t ease up until Friday, as storms drop rain at 2 to 4 inches per hour.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Authorities said the inmate had been in custody since April 10, 2024, while awaiting trial on charges of robbery, criminal threats, brandishing a weapon and petty theft.
    — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of threat
Noun
  • By applying sunscreen before heading outdoors, reapplying throughout the day and pairing it with other forms of sun protection, Mercer said people can reduce their risk of sunburn, premature skin aging and skin cancer.
    — Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
  • Stock market offerings worth $50 billion could flood the Indian markets this year, though the continuation of the Iran war remains a key risk.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Definition of risk
Verb
  • Brimlett-Blankenship was charged with first-degree murder and two counts of endangering the welfare of a minor.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 July 2026
  • Arredondo is charged with 10 counts of endangering students for allegedly failing to quickly respond to the May 24, 2022, shooting, in which 19 students and two teachers were killed.
    — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of endanger
Noun
  • Police said Reed’s statements indicated the children were in imminent danger.
    — The Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • Republicans are the real danger to women and to everyone except billionaire donors.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026
Definition of danger
Noun
  • There was some jeopardy in the match when Kyrgios, who had won the pair’s previous two meetings, won the first set.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • The jeopardy of knockout soccer only adds to the intensity and this is where the weaker teams get found out.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
Definition of jeopardy
Verb
  • The tariffs – whether threatened or implemented – sent shockwaves through the global economy, tested relationships with longstanding allies and pushed a handful of countries to strike trade deals with Washington to limit the damage.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of threaten
Noun
  • Excellent job, acknowledges both her physical transformation and that her mouth can get her into more trouble than mine does at the underwear party in Fire Island.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • Rodriguez first noticed his symptoms on the court, experiencing bad headaches, trouble with balance and motor skills.
    — Mary Ella Hastings Updated July 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
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