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What is another word for Perilousness? – 133 Perilousness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    hazardousness riskiness danger precariousness peril threat jeopardy endangerment vulnerability susceptibility fragility instability uncertainty unpredictability volatility menace ominousness foreboding threatening intimidating frightening alarming scary spine-chilling hair-raising perilous hazardous risky dangerous precarious uncertain unpredictable volatile menacing ominous foreboding threatening intimidating frightening alarming.

    Meaning of Perilousness

    The primary meaning of "Perilousness" is the state of being perilous or dangerous.

    Definitions

    • The state of being full of danger or risk.
    • The quality of being hazardous or threatening.

    Etymology of Perilousness

    The word "Perilousness" originates from the Old French word "perilous", which is derived from the Latin word "periculum", meaning danger or risk.
    The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe situations or activities that pose a threat to someone's safety or well-being.

    Example Uses

    • The perilousness of the journey made it necessary to take extra precautions.
    • The company's financial perilousness was evident in its declining stock prices.
    • The doctor warned the patient about the perilousness of delaying treatment.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    safety security stability certainty predictability harmlessness innocuousness benignity gentleness mildness tameness calmness serenity peacefulness tranquility quietness stillness soundness solidity reliability dependability trustworthiness confidence assurance guarantee.

    Related Nouns

    danger risk hazard threat peril jeopardy vulnerability susceptibility fragility instability uncertainty unpredictability volatility menace ominousness foreboding intimidation fright alarm scare spine-chiller hair-raiser precipice cliffhanger tightrope.

    Related Verbs

    endanger threaten imperil jeopardize risk hazard menace intimidate frighten alarm scare terrify petrify spook daunt discourage dishearten unnerve rattle shake unsettle.

    Related Adjectives

    perilous hazardous risky dangerous precarious uncertain unpredictable volatile menacing ominous foreboding threatening intimidating frightening alarming scary spine-chilling hair-raising fragile unstable vulnerable susceptible.