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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    danger risk hazard threat menace jeopardy imperilment vulnerability susceptibility exposure precariousness uncertainty insecurity instability unpredictability volatility fragility weakness liability susceptibility endangerment adventurousness recklessness foolhardiness rashness carelessness negligence thoughtlessness imprudence temerity audacity boldness daring fearlessness intrepidity bravery valor fortitude grit pluck mettle

    Meaning of Peril

    The primary meaning of the word "peril" is a situation or condition that puts someone or something at risk of harm, injury, or loss.

    Definitions

    • A situation of serious and immediate danger, or a person or thing that creates a risk of harm or injury
    • * A state of being in danger, or at risk of being harmed or injured

    Etymology of Peril

    The word "peril" originates from the Old French word "peril", which is derived from the Latin word "periculum", meaning "danger" or "risk", and is also related to the Latin word "periculare", meaning "to try" or "to test"
    The word has been used in the English language since the 13th century to describe situations or conditions that pose a threat to someone's safety or well-being

    Example Uses

    • The hikers faced a perilous journey through the mountainous terrain
    • * The company is in peril due to financial difficulties and declining sales
    • * The new policy puts the environment in peril by allowing increased pollution

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    safety security protection safeguard defense shield guard preservation conservation stability certainty assurance guarantee warranty immunity invulnerability invincibility strength power might potency robustness resilience hardness solidity soundness reliability dependability trustworthiness faithfulness loyalty devotion diligence carefulness prudence caution vigilance watchfulness attentiveness

    Related Nouns

    danger risk hazard threat menace vulnerability susceptibility exposure precariousness uncertainty insecurity instability unpredictability volatility fragility weakness liability endangerment adventure recklessness foolhardiness rashness carelessness negligence thoughtlessness imprudence temerity audacity boldness daring fearlessness intrepidity bravery valor fortitude grit pluck mettle

    Related Verbs

    endanger imperil jeopardize threaten menace risk hazard expose vulnerable susceptible precarious unstable unpredictable volatile fragile weaken damage harm injure hurt wound mar impair compromise undermine sabotage adventure dare brave face confront challenge defy resist withstand overcome survive thrive

    Related Adjectives

    dangerous risky hazardous threatening menacing vulnerable susceptible precarious unstable unpredictable volatile fragile weak liable endangered adventurous reckless foolhardy rash careless negligent thoughtless imprudent temerarious audacious bold daring fearless intrepid brave valiant fortitudinous gritty plucky mettlesome perilous hazardous treacherous uncertain insecure unstable unpredictable