Probability and Peril

Probability

Probability noun - The quality or state of being likely to occur.

Peril and probability are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Peril" instead a noun "Probability".

Nearby Words: probable, probably, probabilistic

Peril

Peril noun - Something that may cause injury or harm.

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

Nearby Words: perish, perilous, perilously, periled

How words are described

certain certain probability certain peril
sheer sheer probability sheer peril
actual actual probability actual peril
real real probability real peril
Other adjectives: great, greater, realistic.
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