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BIOHAZARD Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word biohazard. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word biohazard. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for BIOHAZARD

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contamination
nounn
noun

• the state of being contaminated

• a substance that contaminates

• the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors

danger
nounn
noun

• the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

• a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury

• a cause of pain or injury or loss

• a dangerous place

hazard
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

• an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

• an obstacle on a golf course

verb

• put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation

• put at risk

• take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

infectious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• easily spread

• of or relating to infection

adjective satellite

• caused by infection or capable of causing infection

peril
nounn
noun

• a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

• a state of danger involving risk

• a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury

verb

• pose a threat to; present a danger to

• put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position

risk
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

• a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury

• the probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred

• the probability of being exposed to an infectious agent

verb

• expose to a chance of loss or damage

• take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

threat
nounn
noun

• something that is a source of danger

• a warning that something unpleasant is imminent

• declaration of an intention or a determination to inflict harm on another

• a person who inspires fear or dread

toxic
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison

biological agent
nounn
noun

• any bacterium or virus or toxin that could be used in biological warfare

Best Hypernyms For BIOHAZARD

Here is a list of related hypernyms for biohazard, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
agent danger hazard peril risk threat
Phrases (1)
health hazard

Alternatives for CONTAMINATION

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