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perils

NOUN

danger, risk

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hazard insecurity jeopardy menace pitfall uncertainty vulnerability

STRONG

endangerment exposure liability openness

WEAK

cause for alarm double trouble risky business

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certainty protection safety

WEAK

safeness security

Example Sentences

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Watch the cautionary tale about the perils of the transfer portal turn into a fairy-tale comeback.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

About those issues you have with spending money: The perils of buying furniture online are not exclusive to people who are difficult to please through no fault of their own.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

But as we get further into this decade and the economy looks ever creakier, the stakes of these boom-and-busts are just as pressing as the perils that lead companies to take them on.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

WASHINGTON—Top White House officials are racing to address potential cybersecurity threats posed by the latest artificial-intelligence models, highlighting how AI’s perils are becoming a top priority for the Trump administration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Then has a funny anecdote about the perils of the Capitol showers.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins