Definition of peril

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• peril is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
• peril is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
• peril is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of peril

• pose a threat to; present a danger to (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. endanger
  2. imperil
  3. jeopardise
  4. jeopardize
  5. menace
  6. threaten
• put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. endanger
  2. expose
  3. queer
  4. scupper
• a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. danger
  2. risk
• a state of danger involving risk (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. riskiness
• a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. endangerment
  2. hazard
  3. jeopardy
  4. risk

See definition of peril in Merriam Webster