Periling: meaning, definitions and examples
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periling
[ ˈpɛrɪlɪŋ ]
danger context
To peril means to put at risk or to expose to danger. It implies creating a situation where someone or something is vulnerable to harm or destruction. The term often conveys a sense of urgency or critical threat. It is more commonly used in literature and formal contexts to describe situations where essential safety or wellbeing is compromised.
Synonyms
compromise, endanger, jeopardize, risk.
Examples of usage
- The storm may peril the safety of the sailors.
- His reckless behavior could peril the entire project.
- The outdated equipment was periling the workers' lives.
Translations
Translations of the word "periling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perigoso
🇮🇳 खतरनाक
🇩🇪 gefährlich
🇮🇩 berbahaya
🇺🇦 небезпечний
🇵🇱 niebezpieczny
🇯🇵 危険な
🇫🇷 dangereux
🇪🇸 peligroso
🇹🇷 tehlikeli
🇰🇷 위험한
🇸🇦 خطير
🇨🇿 nebezpečný
🇸🇰 nebezpečný
🇨🇳 危险的
🇸🇮 nevaren
🇮🇸 hættu
🇰🇿 қауіпті
🇬🇪 რისკიანი
🇦🇿 təhlükəli
🇲🇽 peligroso
Etymology
The word 'peril' originates from the Old French term 'peril', which itself was derived from the Latin 'periculum', meaning 'danger' or 'risk'. This Latin root traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root *per-, which means 'to try out' or 'to risk'. The word has been part of the English language since the 14th century, originally appearing in texts to denote danger or risk in various contexts. Over time, its usage has expanded, and 'peril' has been adopted in both everyday language and literary contexts, highlighting the seriousness of risk in various scenarios, such as health, safety, and decisions.