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peril

/ˈperəl/noun

उच्चारण पेरल

गंभीर खतरा, जोखिम

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noun
  1. 1

    [U] formal or literary

    serious danger

    गंभीर खतरा, जोखिम

    • The sailors were in great peril during the storm.
    • Ignore the warning at your peril.
    • The villagers were in peril when the river broke its banks.
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    • Those who ignore the safety rules do so at their peril.
    • The rescue team went into the burning building in the face of great peril.

    Synonyms danger jeopardy risk

    Opposite safety security

  2. 2

    [C, usually pl.]

    something that is dangerous

    खतरे, जोखिम भरी बातें

    • the perils of smoking
    • Sailors in the old days faced many perils at sea.
    • The booklet explains the perils of drinking unsafe water.
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    • Mountaineers must understand the many perils of high altitude.
    • He warned us about the perils of sharing passwords online.

    Synonyms hazard risk threat

Idioms 1

at your peril

used to warn somebody that they will be in danger if they do something

अपने जोखिम पर, नुकसान की ज़िम्मेदारी अपनी

  • Ignore the doctor's advice at your peril.
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perilous adj.perilously adv.
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“Collocations, idioms and sayings

At your peril.

Idiom 'at your peril' भी पूछा जाता है।