Peril
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Peril [per-uhl]

NOUN, VERB

Noun

  • Something that may cause damage or injury

Verb

  • To risk or expose to danger.
Example

"The fire near the Power House has put the entire city in peril."

"The offline coaching centers have gone into financial perils because of the pandemic."

Synonyms

Danger, Imminence, Menace, Pitfall, Compromise, Endanger, Jeopard, Risk, Insecurity

Antonyms

Certainty, Safety, Protection, Security