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peril Antonyms

Opposite of peril

Because the opposite of peril shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Exposure to imminent, serious, or immediate danger, harm, or loss.

Usage Example

"The coastal village was in grave safety as the hurricane approached the mainland."

Strongest
safety
security
Strong
protection
safekeeping

• noun (Context 2)

Something that causes or may cause serious danger, loss, or destruction.

Usage Example

"Early maritime explorers braved the unknown perils of the open ocean."

Strong
safeguard
protection

• verb (Context 3)

To expose to danger or risk; to imperil (now rare or literary).

Usage Example

"Reckless financial speculation periled the stability of the entire institution."

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protect
safeguard
Strong
shield
preserve

Similar words to peril

Words similar to peril shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

imperil
endanger
danger
jeopardy
hazard
jeopardize
threat
risk
See all synonyms of peril

• Nearby Words

perfume
perfumy
perhaps
peril
perilous
perilously
perimenopausal

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Peril. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/peril
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