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to peril
01
to put someone or something in a dangerous or difficult position
Transitive: to peril sth
Examples
Ignoring safety guidelines could peril the lives of those involved.
Reckless actions may peril the success of the entire mission.
Peril
01
great and immediate danger, especially when one may be harmed or even killed
Examples
Mountaineers faced many perils from rockfalls and avalanches during their ascent.
Sailing alone across the ocean presented enormous perils from storms and equipment failures.
02
an action or undertaking that is risky and may result in harm or loss
Examples
Climbing without safety gear was a peril he willingly accepted.
They entered the stormy sea in a small boat, a dangerous peril.
03
the state of being threatened by or exposed to a significant negative occurrence
Examples
The mission plunged deep into enemy territory, with the agents operating under constant peril of discovery.
Tests on new aircraft design exposed pilots to the peril of mechanical failures or crashes.
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