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peril
noun
verb
a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
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ˈpɛɹɪl
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noun
a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
“he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime”
noun
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
“drinking alcohol is a health hazard”
noun
a state of danger involving risk
verb
put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
verb
pose a threat to; present a danger to
“The pollution is endangering the crops”
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he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime
there was a danger he would do the wrong thing
drinking alcohol is a health hazard
The pollution is endangering the crops
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