Definition of Peril
Peril
per·il
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(noun)
danger, the state of being exposed to a serious risk such as being lost, injured, or destroyed;
e.g. He was not aware of the peril his family was in due to his being abroad.
(noun)
a risk, difficulty, or danger associated with a particular activity or situation;
e.g. The scrapes and injuries are the main peril of rock climbing.
(verb)
in old usage, to threaten someone or expose them to danger;
e.g. She was ready to peril her life in order to save them.
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