peril vs moral hazard

moral hazard vs peril

peril and moral hazard both are nouns.

peril is a verb but moral hazard is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
peril	Yes	No	Yes	No
moral hazard	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, moral hazard is a hyponym of peril; that is, moral hazard is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than peril:

peril: a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
moral hazard: (economics) the lack of any incentive to guard against a risk when you are protected against it (as by insurance)

Other hyponyms of peril include health hazard, occupational hazard, sword of Damocles.

peril (noun)	moral hazard (noun)
a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury	(economics) the lack of any incentive to guard against a risk when you are protected against it (as by insurance)
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
a state of danger involving risk

peril (verb)	moral hazard (verb)
put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
pose a threat to; present a danger to

Difference between peril and moral hazard

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