peril
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5.7
- noun
- /ˈpɛrəl/
- The hikers found themselves in peril during the storm on the mountain.
- great peril
- grave peril
- fraught with peril
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- And this is the essential promise and peril of our technology.
- She wanted to warn him of the peril he was in.
- We know that these are the best protections against the perils of arbitrary power.
- Well, you're, you're right to highlight both the opportunity and, and the peril that is there.
- Those political prosecutions are fraught with peril.
- And trying to predict groupthink is fraught with peril.
- So, as usual, what we see just beyond the horizon is full of promise and peril.
- They are so reliant on other people that they live their lives in constant peril.
- Love that and I wouldn't need to teach people about the perils of narcissistic relationships, but I will.
- So they are now engaged with each other, and there's still peril, right?
Examples
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She wanted to warn him of the peril he was in.
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But the incessant change that lends the coast its drama also brings peril to its residents.
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For those in peril on the sea.
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Thomas, you must consider, I stand in peril of my soul.
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We're gonna face extreme peril.
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People's lives are in peril!
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Arthur stands in mortal peril.
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My grandfather's faced far greater peril in the world wars.
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The city's in peril, Lucille.
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With the world's growing population and dwindling supplies of nitrogen, he said, we stand in deadly peril of not having enough to eat.
Synonyms
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1.0
A chance that people or things will be harmed
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6.0
A situation where something is in danger of being lost or harmed
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2.8
A strong chance that people or property will be harmed
Antonyms
Compounds
A danger to plants, animals, and habitats caused by invasive species or damage to nature
How Dangerous
Surface Forms
Etymology
Peril comes from the Latin word periculum, which meant 'danger'. So a peril is a serious danger or risk that can harm you.