Word of the day, Peril Our word of the day from The Arbiter is Peril Meaning of Peril Peril is a noun, meaning serious and immediate danger. It can also mean the possibility of harm, loss, or injury. Pronunciation of Peril “peh-ruhl” READ ALSO: Word of the day, Extricate Synonyms of Peril * Danger * Hazard * Risk * Threat * Jeopardy * Menace * Endangerment Example from The Arbiter You only demoralise the soldier at the peril of the nation. Please share with us a sentence with the word 'Peril.'' Let's see how well you understand it.