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peril vs occupational hazard

occupational hazard vs peril

peril and occupational hazard both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
peril Yes No Yes No
occupational hazard Yes No No No
As nouns, occupational hazard is a hyponym of peril; that is, occupational hazard is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than peril:
  • peril: a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
  • occupational hazard: any condition of a job that can result in illness or injury
Other hyponyms of peril include health hazard, moral hazard, sword of Damocles.
peril (noun) occupational hazard (noun)
a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury any condition of a job that can result in illness or injury
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
a state of danger involving risk
peril (verb) occupational hazard (verb)
put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
pose a threat to; present a danger to
Difference between peril and occupational hazard

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