noun
- serious and immediate danger
verb
- to put in danger
Usage: formal
Examples
- The mountain climbers faced great peril during the storm.
- She ignored the perils of driving in heavy snow.
- The ship was in peril of sinking.
- Economic instability puts the company in peril.
- His reckless actions could peril the entire mission.
- Don’t peril your health by ignoring the symptoms.