English dictionary
peril
nounPronunciation
ˈpɛɹɪl
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
noun
- a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
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
Example sentences
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