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imperil vs peril

peril vs imperil

imperil is not a noun while peril is a noun.

imperil and peril both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
imperil No No Yes No
peril Yes No Yes No
As verbs, imperil and peril are synonyms defined as:
  • imperil and peril: pose a threat to; present a danger to
Other synonyms of imperil include endanger, jeopardise, jeopardize, menace, threaten.
imperil (noun) peril (noun)
a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
a state of danger involving risk
imperil (verb) peril (verb)
pose a threat to; present a danger to put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
pose a threat to; present a danger to
Difference between imperil and peril

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