Meaning & use
perils
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Serious dangers or risks, often ones that are exciting or dramatic to describe.
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The documentary explored the perils faced by early polar explorers.
She warned him of the perils of investing without doing research first.
A note on using this word
Often used in the phrase 'the perils of,' introducing a list or discussion of risks tied to a specific activity.
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dangershazardsrisks
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