Hap and Peril

Hap

Hap noun - The uncertain course of events.
Usage example: by hap and circumstance, he ended up as a cartoonist in New York
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Peril and hap are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Peril" instead a noun "Hap".

Peril

Peril noun - Something that may cause injury or harm.

Hap and peril are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hap" instead a noun "Peril".

Nearby Words: perish, perilous, perilously, periled
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