periling
Putting in jeopardy
Periling is putting at risk or exposing to danger.
The word is the present participle of peril, used as a verb: He was periling his career with reckless decisions.
The spelling perilling appears in British English.
Both forms are uncommon—endangering or risking are more frequent choices.
Putting at serious risk
- imperilingExposing to potential harm
- riskingExposing to potential harm
- compromisingExposing to harm or scandal
- threateningExpressing intent to harm
exposing · hazarding · undermining · destabilizing · menacing · gambling · wagering · chancing
Serious sudden danger
- disasterSudden ruinous event
- catastropheDevastating, large-scale misfortune
- calamitySevere misfortune or disaster
- meltdownCatastrophic loss of control
collapse · turmoil · upheaval · chaos · distress · plight · predicament · quagmire
Likely to cause injury
- precariousDangerously insecure
- treacherousDisloyal and dangerous
- dangerousApt to cause harm
- unsafeLikely to cause harm
risky · dicey · harrowing · deadly · lethal · fatal · dire · grave
Organized exploratory journey
- questSeeking journey for something
- odysseyExtended adventurous journey
- voyageJourney by sea
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
journey · trek · safari · mountaineering · trailblazing · pioneering · uncharted · wilderness
jeopardizing
Putting at serious risk
- imperilingExposing to potential harm
- riskingExposing to potential harm
- compromisingExposing to harm or scandal
threatening · exposing · hazarding · undermining · destabilizing · menacing · gambling · wagering · chancing · staking
emergency
Serious sudden danger
- disasterSudden ruinous event
- catastropheDevastating, large-scale misfortune
- calamitySevere misfortune or disaster
meltdown · collapse · turmoil · upheaval · chaos · distress · plight · predicament · quagmire · jeopardy
hazardous
Likely to cause injury
- precariousDangerously insecure
- treacherousDisloyal and dangerous
- dangerousApt to cause harm
unsafe · risky · dicey · harrowing · deadly · lethal · fatal · dire · grave · ominous
expedition
Organized exploratory journey
exploration · journey · trek · safari · mountaineering · trailblazing · pioneering · uncharted · wilderness · daring
perilingsafeguarding
Preventing harm or loss
protecting · securing · shielding · defending · guarding
perilingnurturing
Supportive care-giving
caring for · looking after · watching over · tending · cherishing
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