Definition
Definition of periled - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
safetyRare US exposed to danger or riskRare US
- The periled climbers were stranded on the mountain.
- The periled ship struggled against the storm.
- The periled hikers needed immediate rescue.
Origin of periled
Latin, periculum (danger) + -ed (past tense)
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- French:en péril, ...
- German:gefährdet, ...
- Italian:in pericolo, ...
- Spanish:en peligro, ...
- Portuguese:em perigo, ...
- Chinese:处于危险中的, ...
- Japanese:危険にさらされた, ...
- Arabic:مُعَرَّض لِلْخَطَر, ...
- Hebrew:בְּסַכָּנָה, ...
- Russian:в опасности, ...
- Ukrainian:в небезпеці, ...
- Hindi:खतरे में, ...
Definition of peril - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
safetyexposure to risk or harm
- The explorers faced peril in the uncharted territory.
2.
source of dangersomething that causes or presents danger
- The icy roads are a peril to drivers.
Verb
safetyRare cause danger or risk to someone or somethingRare
- His actions could peril the whole team.
Expressions with peril
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with full understanding of the risk
He ignored the warning at his own peril.
doing something risky with full responsibility for consequences
Ignore the safety instructions at your peril.
being in very serious danger or risk
The explorers were in great peril during the storm.
state where democratic governance is threatened
The coup has left the country's democracy in peril.
used before something that may be seriously harmed or lost by an action
He spoke the truth at the peril of his job.
perceived threat from communism or socialist ideologies
During the Cold War, the red peril was a common fear.
historical Western fear of East Asian expansion or threat
The term yellow peril was used in old newspapers.
Origin of peril
Latin, periculum (danger)
Examples of peril in a sentence
Financial peril loomed over the small business. The peril of the storm was evident. Wild animals pose a peril to hikers. The leak could peril the entire operation. Ignoring the warning may peril public safety.
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- French:péril, compromettre, ...
- German:Gefahr, gefährden, ...
- Italian:pericolo, compromettere, ...
- Spanish:peligro, comprometer, ...
- Portuguese:perigo, comprometer, ...
- Chinese:危险, 危及, ...
- Japanese:危険, 危険にさらす, ...
- Arabic:خَطَر, عَرَّضَ لِلخَطَر, ...
- Hebrew:סַכָּנָה, לְסַכֵּן, ...
- Russian:опасность, подвергать риску, ...
- Ukrainian:небезпека, загрожувати, ...
- Hindi:खतरा, खतरे में डालना, ...
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