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peril Synonyms

Another word for peril

Choosing another word for peril depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 danger as the hurricane approached the mainland."

Strongest
danger
jeopardy
Strong
risk
hazard
menace

• 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."

Strongest
hazard
Strong
threat
pitfall
menace

• 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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imperil
endanger
jeopardize
Strong
risk
hazard

Opposites of peril

The opposite of peril shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

safety
protect
safeguard
security
shield
preserve
protection
safekeeping
See all opposites of peril

• Nearby Words

perhaps
pericallis
peridot
peril
perilous
perilously
perimenopausal

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