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/pəˈrɪləs ˌsɜːrˈtəmstəns/ · per·i·lous cir·cum·stance
noun
- A situation or event that poses a significant threat or danger to individuals or groups. The captain navigated the ship through the perilous circumstance of a stormy sea.
- A complex or precarious situation that requires careful consideration or management. The company faced a perilous circumstance when a major client threatened to cancel their contract.
Synonyms
hazardous situationdangerous circumstancecritical juncturedifficult situation precarious conditionthreatening situationrisky circumstancechallenging situation
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase 'perilous circumstance' has been used in various literary works, including in the novel 'The Count of Monte Cristo' by Alexandre Dumas, where the protagonist faces numerous perilous circumstances during his quest for revenge.