Meaning of peril

Definition of peril

(noun) a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard"
a state of danger involving risk
a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury; "he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime"; "there was a danger he would do the wrong thing"
(verb) pose a threat to; present a danger to; "The pollution is endangering the crops"
put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position

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