Peril

n. [Fr. péril, Pr. peril, perilh, It. pericolo, periglio, Sp. peligro, Pg. perigo, Lat. periculum, periclum, from the root periri, peritus, to try, attempt, whence experiri, id.]—Instant or impending danger; risk; hazard; jeopardy; exposure to injury, loss, or destruction. “In perils of waters, in perils of robbers.” 2 Cor. xi. 26. “On thy soul’s peril.” Shak. “Adventure had with peril great.” Milton.

At one's peril, with risk or danger to one; in jeopardy.

Synonyms—Danger; hazard; risk; jeopardy. See DANGER.

To be in danger. [Obs.] Milton.