Definition of peril

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Peril (v. t.) To expose to danger; to hazard; to risk; as, to peril one's life..

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Swamp :: Swamp (v. t.) Fig.: To plunge into difficulties and perils; to overwhelm; to ruin; to wreck.
Periculous :: Periculous (a.) Dangerous; full of peril.
Bottomry :: Bottomry (n.) A contract in the nature of a mortgage, by which the owner of a ship, or the master as his agent, hypothecates and binds the ship (and sometimes the accruing freight) as security for the repayment of money advanced or lent for the use of the ship, if she terminates her voyage successfully. If the ship is lost by perils of the sea, the lender loses the money; but if the ship arrives safe, he is to receive the money lent, with the interest or premium stipulated, although it may, and
Bestead :: Bestead (v. t.) To put in peril; to beset.
Endangerment :: Endangerment (n.) Hazard; peril.
Endanger :: Endanger (v. t.) To put to hazard; to bring into danger or peril; to expose to loss or injury; as, to endanger life or peace..
Brike :: Brike (n.) A breach; ruin; downfall; peril.
Salve :: Salve (v. t. & i.) To save, as a ship or goods, from the perils of the sea..
Periling :: Periling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Peri.
Expone :: Expone (v. t.) To expound; to explain; also, to expose; to imperil..
Imperilling :: Imperilling () of Imperi.
Periled :: Periled (imp. & p. p.) of Peri.
Imperilled :: Imperilled () of Imperi.
Imperilment :: Imperilment (n.) The act of imperiling, or the state of being imperiled..
Policy :: Policy (n.) The writing or instrument in which a contract of insurance is embodied; an instrument in writing containing the terms and conditions on which one party engages to indemnify another against loss arising from certain hazards, perils, or risks to which his person or property may be exposed. See Insurance..
Infamous :: Infamous (a.) Having a bad name as being the place where an odious crime was committed, or as being associated with something detestable; hence, unlucky; perilous; dangerous..
On :: On (prep.) At the peril of, or for the safety of..
Adventurer :: Adventurer (n.) One who adventures; as, the merchant adventurers; one who seeks his fortune in new and hazardous or perilous enterprises..
Perilymphangial :: Perilymphangial (a.) Around, or at the side of, a lymphatic vessel..
Oversight :: Oversight (n.) Escape from an overlooked peril.
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