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peril vs bear on

bear on vs peril

peril is a noun but bear on is not a noun.

peril and bear on both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
peril Yes No Yes No
bear on No No Yes No
As verbs, bear on is a hypernym of peril; that is, bear on is a word with a broader meaning than peril:
  • peril: put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
  • bear on: have an effect upon
Other hypernyms of peril include affect, bear upon, impact, touch, touch on.
peril (noun) bear on (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
peril (verb) bear on (verb)
put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position have an effect upon
pose a threat to; present a danger to press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action
be relevant to
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
Difference between peril and bear on

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