Definition of Peril

1. Noun. A source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune. "Drinking alcohol is a health hazard"


2. Verb. Pose a threat to; present a danger to. "Sam cannot peril Sue "; "The pollution is endangering the crops"
Exact synonyms: Endanger, Imperil, Jeopardise, Jeopardize, Menace, Threaten
Generic synonyms: Be, Exist
Derivative terms: Jeopardy, Jeopardy, Menace

3. Noun. A state of danger involving risk.
Exact synonyms: Riskiness
Generic synonyms: Danger
Specialized synonyms: Speculativeness
Derivative terms: Perilous, Risky, Risky

4. Verb. Put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position.
Exact synonyms: Endanger, Expose, Queer, Scupper
Generic synonyms: Affect, Bear On, Bear Upon, Impact, Touch, Touch On
Specialized synonyms: Compromise
Derivative terms: Exposure

5. Noun. A venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury. "There was a danger he would do the wrong thing"
Exact synonyms: Danger, Risk
Generic synonyms: Venture
Specialized synonyms: Chance, Crapshoot, Gamble
Derivative terms: Perilous, Risk, Risk, Risky, Risky

Definition of Peril

1. n. Danger; risk; hazard; jeopardy; exposure of person or property to injury, loss, or destruction.

2. v. t. To expose to danger; to hazard; to risk; as, to peril one's life.

3. v. i. To be in danger.

Definition of Peril

1. to imperil [v -ILED, -ILING, -ILS or -ILLED, -ILLING, -ILS] - See also: imperil

Lexicographical Neighbors of Peril

perihelial
perihelion
perihelium
perihepatic
perihepatitis
perihernial
perihypoglossal nuclei
perijejunitis
perijove
perikarya
perikaryal
perikaryon
perikaryon
perikeratic
perikymata
peril (current term)
perilabyrinthitis
perilaryngeal
periled
perilenticular
periligamentous
perilimbal suction cup
periling
perilla
Perilla
perillas
Perilla frutescens crispa
perilled
perilling
perilous

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