WordCmp.com

peril vs endanger

endanger vs peril

peril is a noun but endanger is not a noun.

peril and endanger both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
peril Yes No Yes No
endanger No No Yes No
As verbs, peril and endanger are synonyms defined as:
  • peril and endanger: put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
Other synonyms of peril include expose, queer, scupper.
As verbs, peril and endanger are synonyms defined as:
  • peril and endanger: pose a threat to; present a danger to
Other synonyms of peril include imperil, jeopardise, jeopardize, menace, threaten.
peril (noun) endanger (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) endanger (verb)
put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
pose a threat to; present a danger to pose a threat to; present a danger to
Difference between peril and endanger

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.