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Vocabulary Entry
peril
|noun • verb
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N
noun
Serious and immediate danger.
Example Sentences
"The mountain climbers faced great peril during the storm."
"She was unaware of the peril awaiting her on the dark path."
"The environmental changes pose a peril to many species."
V
verb
To expose to danger or risk.
Example Sentences
"The reckless driving could peril the lives of others on the road."
"He did not mean to peril his friend's safety."
"To jeopardize the mission would peril their chances of success."