Synonyms for Perilous

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

Definition

full of danger or risk

Synonyms & similar words

parlous touchandgo precarious dangerous hazardous risky unsafe precarious uncertain treacherous life-threatening chancy dicey risky shaky touch-and-go unreliable insecure mortal death-defying jeopardous menacing threatening

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