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peril vs hazard

hazard vs peril

peril and hazard both are nouns.

peril and hazard both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
peril Yes No Yes No
hazard Yes No Yes No
As nouns, peril and hazard are synonyms defined as:
  • peril and hazard: a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
Other synonyms of peril include endangerment, jeopardy, risk.
peril (noun) hazard (noun)
a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury an obstacle on a golf course
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
a state of danger involving risk a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
peril (verb) hazard (verb)
put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation
pose a threat to; present a danger to take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
put at risk
Difference between peril and hazard

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