Words with a similar base: imperil, peril

'peril'
[hazard.n.01] as in: a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune


Examples:
drinking alcohol is a health hazard



'peril'
[riskiness.n.01] as in: a state of danger involving risk


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'peril'
[risk.n.02] as in: a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury


Examples:
he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime
there was a danger he would do the wrong thing



'peril'
[endanger.v.01] as in: pose a threat to; present a danger to


Examples:
The pollution is endangering the crops


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'peril'
[queer.v.02] as in: put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position



					

peril (English)
└── peril (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
└── periculum (Latin)


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