peril
word
/ˈpɛɹəɫ/
/pˈɛɹəl/
Definition
A situation of great danger or something that puts you at serious risk of harm. 'Peril' is often used in formal or literary contexts.
Usage & Nuances
'Peril' is formal or literary; in everyday speech, people usually say 'danger'. Common phrases: 'in peril', 'at your own peril'. Not used for small or everyday risks.
Spanish: peligro - riesgoPortuguese (BR): perigoPortuguese (PT): perigoChinese (Simplified): 危险Chinese (Traditional): 危險Hindi: संकट - खतराArabic: خطرBengali: বিপদ - দুর্ভাগ্যRussian: опасность - угрозаJapanese: 危機 - 危険（文学的）Vietnamese: nguy hiểmKorean: 위험 - 위기(문학적)Turkish: tehlike - büyük riskUrdu: خطر - بڑی مصیبتIndonesian: bahaya besar - ancaman
Example Sentences
The travelers were in peril during the storm.
basic
The hikers ignored the peril of climbing without equipment.
basic
She laughed in the face of peril, always brave no matter the risk.
natural
Wild animals can put people in great peril.
basic
If you ignore the warning signs, you do so at your own peril.
natural
The town was in peril after the river flooded.
natural