peril (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛrəl/
Definition
Serious and immediate danger.
Examples
The explorers faced grave peril as they navigated the treacherous jungle.
Ignoring safety warnings can put workers in considerable peril.
She rescued the child from immediate peril, pulling him away from the oncoming car.
How to Use peril
- in peril (prepositional phrase)
- In a state of danger. — "The entire expedition was in peril after the unexpected blizzard."
- at one's peril (idiom)
- With the risk of suffering harm if one does something. — "He decided to climb the mountain without a guide, doing so at his own peril."
- peril of (prepositional phrase)
- The danger of a specific negative outcome. — "They risked the peril of being caught by the enemy."
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