Peril (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Endanger
• Queer
• Expose
• Scupper

Hypernyms

• Impact
• Affect
• Touch
• Bear Upon
• Bear On

Hyponyms

• Compromise

Related Words

• Peril (noun)

Meaning ²

Pose a threat to; present a danger to; "The pollution is endangering the crops".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

• Endanger
• Menace
• Threaten
• Jeopardize
• Jeopardise
• Imperil

Hypernyms

• Be
• Exist

Related Words

• Peril (noun)