Perilled: meaning, definitions and examples
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perilled
[ pəˈrɪld ]
dangerous situation
To be 'perilled' means to be in danger or at risk of suffering harm or loss. This term is often used in contexts where individuals or groups face threats to their safety or existence. It suggests a critical state where immediate action may be required to avoid adverse outcomes. The usage can extend to various scenarios, including natural disasters, conflicts, or personal dilemmas.
Synonyms
endangered, in jeopardy, threatened.
Examples of usage
- The hikers were perilled by the sudden storm.
- The documents were perilled in the fire.
- Many species are perilled due to habitat destruction.
Translations
Translations of the word "perilled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perigoso
🇮🇳 खतरे में
🇩🇪 gefährdet
🇮🇩 terancam
🇺🇦 під загрозою
🇵🇱 zagrożony
🇯🇵 危険にさらされた
🇫🇷 menacé
🇪🇸 en peligro
🇹🇷 tehlikeye atılmış
🇰🇷 위험에 처한
🇸🇦 مهدد
🇨🇿 ohrožený
🇸🇰 ohrozený
🇨🇳 处于危险中
🇸🇮 ogrožen
🇮🇸 hætta
🇰🇿 қауіпке ұшыраған
🇬🇪 საფრთხეში მყოფი
🇦🇿 təhlükədə
🇲🇽 en peligro
Etymology
The word 'perilled' originates from the late Middle English term 'peril,' which itself comes from the Anglo-French word 'peril,' derived from the Latin 'periculum,' meaning danger. It has evolved in the English language to denote a state where someone or something is exposed to a risk or peril. While 'peril' denotes more general dangers, 'perilled' specifically emphasizes the condition of being endangered. Throughout centuries, the concept of risk has been prevalent in various textual references, particularly in legal and literary works, highlighting the need for cautions and the importance of safety measures.