Definition of Peril

grave and imminent danger

Examples of Peril in a sentence

Since your life is in peril, I suggest you run!  🔊

To avoid peril, Helen should leave her house before the hurricane gets any closer to shore.  🔊

Although Pat knew he was possibly putting his life in peril by enlisting in the military, he wanted to help protect his country.  🔊

Everyone knows drinking poison is an act that will put your life in peril.  🔊

Because the electric fence is very dangerous, there are signs warning people to touch the barrier at their own peril.  🔊

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