peril
//ˈpɛrəl//
Noun
perilSingular
perilsPlural
1
Serious and immediate danger or risk of harm, injury, or destruction.
The hikers were in great peril when the storm suddenly hit the mountain.
2
A source or cause of danger; something that poses a threat.
Icy roads are a major peril for drivers in winter.
Verb
1
To expose to danger or risk; to put in jeopardy.
Reckless driving perils the lives of innocent people.