ETYM French péril, from Latin periculum, periclum, akin to peritus experienced, skilled, and Eng. fare. Related to Fare, Experience.
Exposure of one's person or property to injury, loss, or destruction; SYN. danger, risk, hazard, jeopardy; .
Danger; risk; hazard; jeopardy; exposure of person or property to injury, loss, or destruction.
To expose to danger
endanger · expose · imperi · jeopardise · jeopardize · menace · queer · scupper · threaten