peril
VERBNOUN
/pɛrəl/
5 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH P
peril is a valid 5-letter word worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
P3E1R1I1L1
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =7 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 14TRIPLE WORD → 21
MEANING
What does peril mean?
VERB · 2 SENSES
1
Pose a threat to; present a danger to.
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2
Put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position.
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NOUN · 3 SENSES
1
A venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury.
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2
A state of danger involving risk.
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3
A source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune.
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Anagrams of peril
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