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Synonyms for peril

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

Synonyms for peril

exposure to possible harm, loss, or injury

to subject to danger or destruction

The American Heritage® Roget's Thesaurus. Copyright © 2013, 2014 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Synonyms for peril

a state of danger involving risk

Synonyms

a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury

put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
References in classic literature ?
His hour is one of darkness, and adversity, and peril. But should domestic tyranny oppress us, or the invader's step pollute our soil, still may the Gray Champion come, for he is the type of New England's hereditary spirit; and his shadowy march, on the eve of danger, must ever be the pledge, that New England's sons will vindicate their ancestry.
I sat in marble resolution, with my eyes fixed upon vacancy, for in spirit I was already wrestling with the perils of the mountains, and my friend sat gazing at me in adoring admiration through his tears.
He endeavored, therefore, to dissuade him from this sudden resolution; representing its rashness, and the hardships and perils to which it would expose him.
Hindbad drew near, and kissing his hand respectfully, replied, "Sir, you have indeed known fearful perils; my troubles have been nothing compared to yours.
"Lifeboat crews put themselves on the line to go to the aid of those in peril on the sea" What motivates anyone to behave in such a malicious fashion will be a mystery to everyone who appreciates the potentially extremely serious consequences such idiotic behaviour could have.
ProAg writes multi-peril crop, crop hail, named peril crop and livestock insurance.
The acceleration in secondary peril losses is due to urbanization and associated development of flood-prone areas along coast lines and on river plains, the report indicated.
However, on the 17th minute of the second half, Black Peril striker, Ronald Rapulane shocked the host as he scored to redeem Black Peril, which has never beaten Black Rangers at any point in the first division league games.
The SC noted that the general rule is that the insured has the burden of proof to show that the loss or damage was caused by a covered peril, but that in case of an "all-risk policy insurance," the insurer has the duty to establish that the loss or damage falls within the excluded risk or perils.
Pups In Peril is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and placing dogs of all ages and breeds into loving forever homes.
Peril in the Old Country's real strength is in its dialogue and world building.
He said: "This wholly preventable tragedy at Grenfell Tower surely has got to be a warning lesson to all of us - you cut at your peril, you ignore safety at your peril."