PERIL


Meaning of PERIL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ perɪl ]

( perils)

1.

Perils are great dangers. ( FORMAL )

...the perils of the sea...

We are in the gravest peril.

N-VAR : usu with supp

2.

The perils of a particular activity or course of action are the dangers or problems it may involve.

...the perils of starring in a television commercial.

N-PLURAL : with poss

3.

If you say that someone does something at their peril , you are warning them that they will probably suffer as a result of doing it.

Anyone who breaks the law does so at their peril.

PHRASE : PHR after v

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