in peril

ADJECTIVE

at risk

Synonyms

WEAK

at hazard endangered exposed imperiled in jeopardy jeopardized susceptible threatened vulnerable

ADJECTIVE

exposed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

prone sensitive susceptible threatened unprotected vulnerable

STRONG

menaced open subject

WEAK

accessible laid bare laid open left open liable unguarded

Antonyms

STRONGEST

protected safe unsusceptible

WEAK

concealed guarded private secret sheltered shielded

Example Sentences

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Scotland's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup are in peril after Brazil won 3-0 in Miami.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

The 17-year-old from Fresno had five birdies a day after a 75 put her in peril of missing the cut.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Chip stocks have driven meteoric gains over the past two months but the landscape is changing, putting the most recent rally in peril.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

JetBlue is often cited as one of the airlines in peril from the current squeeze of rising fuel costs and potentially reluctant consumers.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

With Garfield and the Stalwarts battling and with Conkling resigning, Guiteau feared that his deserved diplomatic appointment was in peril.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

in peril

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