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'peril' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'peril' with 2 example sentences.


peril noun

: a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

: a state of danger involving risk

: a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury

peril verb

: pose a threat to; present a danger to

: put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position


  • Generations of Americans were taught to fear--miscegenation, "the yellow peril," Italians, communism.
  • Many wild animals are in peril of losing their lives.
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