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what is the difference between perilous and dangerous
what is the difference between perilous and dangerous
Jan 17, 2013 8:20 AM
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Technically, "danger" emphasizes the power to cause harm, whereas "peril" emphasizes the riskiness, but they are used almost 100% interchangeably. "Dangerous" is a little more common, so "perilous" comes off as a little stronger and more literary.
January 17, 2013
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