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peril vs crapshoot

crapshoot vs peril

peril and crapshoot both are nouns.

peril is a verb but crapshoot is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
peril Yes No Yes No
crapshoot Yes No No No
As nouns, crapshoot is a hyponym of peril; that is, crapshoot is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than peril:
  • peril: a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
  • crapshoot: a risky and uncertain venture
Other hyponyms of peril include chance, gamble.
peril (noun) crapshoot (noun)
a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury playing craps
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune a risky and uncertain venture
a state of danger involving risk
peril (verb) crapshoot (verb)
put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
pose a threat to; present a danger to
Difference between peril and crapshoot

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