peril

• Substantiv, das eine Quelle der Gefahr oder einen Zustand des Risikos bezeichnet, oft verbunden mit der Möglichkeit von Verlust, Unglück oder Verletzung.

A noun referring to a source of danger or a state of risk, often involving the possibility of loss, misfortune, or injury.

1. B2formal

   A source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune.

   Gefahrenquelle

   • The icy roads were a peril to drivers.
   • He warned them of the perils of smoking.
   • The old building posed a serious peril to its occupants.

   Synonymedangerhazardmenaceriskthreat

2. B2formal

   A state of danger involving risk.

   Gefahr

   • The hikers were in great peril when the storm hit.
   • The company's future is in peril due to financial losses.
   • She put her life in peril to save the child.

   Synonymedangerendangermentexposurehazardjeopardymenaceriskthreat

   Antonymesafetysecurity

3. Reckless ventureC1formal

   A venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury.

   Riskantes Unternehmen

   • Crossing the river in a small boat was a peril.
   • Investing all his savings in that scheme was a peril.
   • They embarked on a peril, ignoring all warnings.

   Synonymedangerrisk

   Antonymesafetysecurity

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand oder etwas in Gefahr gebracht oder einem Risiko ausgesetzt wird.

A verb used to indicate the act of exposing someone or something to danger or risk of harm.

1. To expose to dangerC1formal

   To put someone or something in a situation where they are at risk of harm or loss.

   Gefährden

   • The reckless driver periled the lives of everyone on the road.
   • The decision to cut funding periled the entire research project.
   • The storm periled the small fishing boats at sea.

   Synonymeendangerhazardimperiljeopardizemenaceriskthreaten

   Antonymeguardprotectsafeguardsecureshield

2. To jeopardize or compromiseC1formal

   To put something valuable, such as a plan or reputation, in a dangerous or difficult position.

   Gefährden

   • His careless remarks periled the delicate negotiations.
   • The scandal periled her political career.
   • The lack of preparation periled the success of the mission.

   Synonymecompromiseendangerhazardimperiljeopardizeriskthreaten