Peril (Verb)
Meaning 1
Pose a threat to; present a danger to; "The pollution is endangering the crops".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- Overhunting of whales could peril the entire ecosystem they inhabit.
- The massive debt is periling the company's future and financial stability.
- Rising sea levels peril coastal towns and cities worldwide due to flooding.
- The contagious virus peril the lives of millions especially those with weakened immune systems.
- Climate change is periling the polar bears' habitats and causing their population to decline.
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Meaning 2
Put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- Their decisions often peril the financial stability of the company.
- The hike up the treacherous mountain path would peril even the most experienced climbers.
- Her lack of preparation would peril her chances of passing the exam.
- The government's policies have peril the nation's future by causing widespread economic hardship.
- The company's reliance on outdated technology has peril its ability to compete in the modern market.