peril noun verb Stress: first syllable π€ Save Syllables: per-il (2) English Definition Serious and immediate danger. Example Sentence Their lives were in great peril. US IPA /ΛperΙl/ π Listen US UK IPA /ΛperΙl/ π Listen UK Synonyms danger hazard risk jeopardy Antonyms safety security Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link