Synonyms for

Peril

Verb / ˈperʌl / Another word for peril — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

serious and immediate danger

Synonyms & similar words

riskiness scupper threaten imperil jeopardise danger expose jeopardize hazard risk jeopardy endanger menace queer endangerment danger hazard threat risk jeopardy endangerment trouble difficulty problem predicament crisis emergency calamity disaster misfortune distress hardship adversity tribulation woe

Synonyms by register

Formal

danger hazard risk jeopardy

Informal

trouble mess pickle jam

Literary

bane doom perilousness

Antonyms

safety security certainty assurance protection calm peace

Common collocations

  • great peril
  • imminent peril
  • grave peril
  • escape peril
  • face peril
  • in peril
  • peril of
  • perilous journey

Word family

noun peril
adjective perilous

Usage note

Peril refers to serious and immediate danger. It is often used in more formal or literary contexts than words like 'danger' or 'risk'.

Example sentences

  1. The storm put the ship in peril.
  2. He put his life in peril to save the drowning child.
  3. The jungle was full of peril for the explorers.
  4. The peril of smoking is well-known.
  5. The perilous journey across the desert was difficult.

Quotes

  • In the midst of life we are in peril.
  • The greater the peril, the greater the glory.
  • Peril is the element in which power is developed, success achieved.

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