Synonyms of perils

perils 1 of 2

noun

plural of peril

as in threats

something that may cause injury or harm

life is full of unexpected perils

Synonyms & Similar Words

• threats
• dangers
• risks
• hazards
• menaces
• pitfalls
• troubles
• imminences
• snares
• traps
• booby traps

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• safeguards
• protections
• guards
• wards
• shields
• shelters
• harbors
• refuges
• retreats
• havens
• asylums

perils

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of peril

as in endangers

to place in danger

a tribute to the men and women who, as firefighters, peril their lives daily

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endangers
• risks
• hazards
• threatens
• adventures
• ventures
• menaces
• imperils
• jeopardizes
• compromises
• jeopards
• gambles (with)
• subjects
• intimidates
• chances
• exposes
• wagers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protects
• shelters
• shields
• saves
• guards
• preserves
• resumes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of perils

Noun

The train is, of course, a classic example of the perennial perils of sunk costs; abandoning the line seems absurd (even to us) given how much money would be written off. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

But industry sources say the patchwork of policies hasn’t kept up with growing awareness around the potential mental health perils of child stardom. — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026

This array of perils suggests that the gate closure has less to do with the passions around the Middle East than with domestic politics of appeasement. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 19 Aug. 2026

Starring Harriet Slater and Arsema Thomas as the climbers, the two are joined by Tom Brittney as their tour guide, who warns them of the perils of their journey. — Niya Doyle, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

The trajectory of the California poll offers a cautionary tale about the perils of trusting unvetted polling. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

But Oak Street doesn't just spotlight the perils of man-eating dinosaurs. — Megan McCluskey, Time, 14 Aug. 2026

The perils of a society governed so extensively by corporations become impossible to ignore. — Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026

The perils of caring for an aging parent Adult children can be thrust into caring for an aging parent, Medora Lee reports, and that can be a stressful situation. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

Verb

The rally in a swing district illustrates the benefits and perils Trump brings to his party’s candidates. — Cleve R. Wootson Jr, Washington Post, 22 May 2026