peril

/pˈɛɹə‍l/

/ˈpɛɹəɫ/

[verb] [noun]

to peril

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

pose a threat to; present a danger to

synonyms : endanger

put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position

synonyms : endanger

Peril

great and immediate danger, especially when one may be harmed or even killed

synonyms : endangerment

hazard

jeopardy

risk

a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury

synonyms : danger

risk

the state of being threatened by or exposed to a significant negative occurrence

synonyms : riskiness

Examples

1. Even though our company is struggling financially, all is not lost that is in peril - we still have a chance to turn things around with a new marketing strategy.

2. The title of the book is "Peril."

3. The book is "Peril."

4. John’s insubordination puts Belisarius’s entire campaign in peril.

Nearby words

periplaneta americana