- peril⇄expr. at one's peril, taking the risk or responsibility of the consequences.
Ex. This bridge is not safe; cross it at your peril. - peril⇄expr. perils, a case or cause of perils; risks; dangers.
Ex. the perils of the sea. - peril⇄noun 1. the chance of harm, loss, or destruction; danger.
Ex. a time of great peril. The peril of war grew as the negotiations for a settlement of the dispute broke down.
(SYN) jeopardy.
2. a cause of peril or danger.
Ex. Hidden - peril⇄peril, noun, verb, -iled,-ilingor (especially British)-illed,-illing.
- peril⇄v.t. to put in danger; imperil.
Ex. It threatened to encroach upon our anchorage, and peril the safety of the vessel (Elisha Kane).