Looking for the meaning of the word PERIL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PERIL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Peril
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French, from Latin peric(u)lum ‘danger’, from the base of experiri ‘to try’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpɛrɪl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
serious and immediate danger
Short Definition:serious and immediate danger
Examples:- you could well place us both in peril
- the movement is in peril of dying
- a setback to the state could present a peril to the regime
Word: Peril
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpɛrɪl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
expose to danger; threaten
Short Definition:expose to danger
Examples:- Jonathon perilled his life for love of David
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