Peril meaning
Peril is danger or exposure to harm.
An example of peril is bungee jumping.
noun
Something that endangers or involves risk.
Couldn't avoid the perils of the desert.
noun
Imminent danger.
A sign warning of the peril of falling rocks.
noun
Exposure to the risk of harm or loss.
In peril of losing his savings.
noun
To expose to danger or the chance of injury; imperil.
verb
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Exposure to harm or injury; danger; jeopardy.
noun
Something that may cause harm or injury.
noun
To expose to danger; jeopardize; imperil.
verb
Risk of exposure to injury or damage, such as that protected against in an insurance policy. See also insurance.
noun
(insurance) An event which causes a loss, or the risk of a specific such event.
noun
Origin of peril
Middle English from Old French from Latin perīculum per-3 in Indo-European roots