Jeopardy vs. Peril

Jeopardy vs. Peril — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Jeopardy and Peril

Jeopardynoun

Danger of loss, harm, or failure.

The poor condition of the vehicle put its occupants in constant jeopardy.

Perilnoun

A situation of serious and immediate danger.

Jeopardyverb

To jeopardize; to endanger.

Perilnoun

Something that causes, contains, or presents danger.

The perils of the jungle (animals and insects, weather, etc)

Jeopardynoun

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune;

drinking alcohol is a health hazard

Perilnoun

(insurance) An event which causes a loss, or the risk of a specific such event.

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Perilverb

(transitive) To cause to be in danger; to imperil; to risk.

Perilnoun

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune;

drinking alcohol is a health hazard

Perilnoun

a state of danger involving risk

Perilnoun

a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury;

he saw the rewards but not the risks of crimethere was a danger he would do the wrong thing

Perilverb

pose a threat to; present a danger to;

The pollution is endangering the crops

Perilverb

put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position

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