Peril

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1. Noun

Danger; risk; hazard; jeopardy; exposure of person or property to injury, loss, or destruction.

2. Verb

To expose to danger; to hazard; to risk; as, to peril one's life.

3. Verb

To be in danger.

4. Noun

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard"
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science

5. Noun

a state of danger involving risk
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science
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