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- pronunciation:
- pe
rihl
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noun |
| definition 1: |
If you are in peril, you are in danger. Something very bad might happen to you.
When Travis fell under the ice of the river, his life was in peril. He was very lucky to be rescued so quickly.When the hurricane hit the city, everyone was in peril.- synonyms:
- danger, risk
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| definition 2: |
A peril is a danger. It is something that can make a very bad thing happen.
Falling rocks are a peril for everyone who tries to climb up that cliff.The sailors faced many perils as they crossed the oceans.- synonyms:
- danger, hazard
- similar words:
- threat
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| related words: |
distress, emergency |
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