PERILOUS Synonyms
There are 12 synonyms of the word
perilous.
(exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word perilous. (close relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word perilous. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PERILOUS
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | precarious | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 2 | dangerous | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 3 | dicey | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 4 | hazardous | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 5 | insecure | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 6 | risky | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 7 | threatening | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 8 | treacherous | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 9 | unsafe | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 10 | unsteady | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 11 | parlous | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 12 | touch-and-go | adjectiveadj |
Best Hypernyms For PERILOUS
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
perilous, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
dangerous
hazardous
life-threatening
menacing
precarious
risky
threatening
treacherous
unsafe
