Definition of Peril
Peril
Per·il


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A situation of great danger or risk.

e.g. The hikers faced peril on the steep and rocky mountain trail.

(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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