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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