peril
Translation
peril, danger, risk, jeopardy
Examples
The climbers faced great peril on the mountain.
The climbers faced great peril on the mountain.
His life is in peril.
His life is in peril.
She was unaware of the peril that lay ahead.
She was unaware of the peril that lay ahead.
Grammar Patterns
((in peril)) in a dangerous situation His life is in peril.
((the peril(s) of sth.)) the dangers of a particular activity or situation They were unaware of the perils of the journey.
Similar Words
Synonyms: danger, risk, jeopardy; Antonyms: safety, security
Etymology
From Latin 'periculum' (danger, risk), related to 'experiri' (to try, test). It shares a root with 'experience'.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'pear-ill'. Imagine an ill pear about to fall from a high branch – it's in great danger!