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peril
('p/E/r/@/l )

noun (n)

  • a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune(noun.state)
    Synonym:
    endangerment, hazard, jeopardy, risk
    source: wordnet30
  • a state of danger involving risk(noun.state)
    Synonym:
    riskiness
    source: wordnet30
  • a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    danger, risk
    source: wordnet30
  • Danger; risk; hazard; jeopardy; exposure of person or property to injury, loss, or destruction.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • pose a threat to; present a danger to(verb.stative)
    Synonym:
    endanger, imperil, jeopardise, jeopardize, menace, threaten
    source: wordnet30
  • put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    endanger, expose, queer, scupper
    source: wordnet30
  • To expose to danger; to hazard; to risk; as, to peril one's life.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To be in danger.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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