Peril (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Endangerment
• Hazard
• Jeopardy
• Risk

Hypernyms

• Danger

Hyponyms

• Occupational Hazard
• Moral Hazard
• Health Hazard
• Sword Of Damocles

Related Words

• Perilous (adjective)
• Peril (verb)

Meaning ²

A state of danger involving risk.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Riskiness

Hypernyms

• Danger

Hyponyms

• Speculativeness

Related Words

• Perilous (adjective)
• Peril (verb)

Meaning ³

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".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Danger
• Risk

Hypernyms

• Venture

Hyponyms

• Chance
• Crapshoot
• Gamble

Related Words

• Perilous (adjective)
• Peril (verb)