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

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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

That longevity is always in peril if the sketches aren’t funny.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

"When world leaders forget this truth, all are in peril," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

And it was urgent that he did, for he knew his life was in peril.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

in peril

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