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DANGER Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word danger. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word danger. (close relations)
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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

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

insecurity
nounn
noun

• the state of being subject to danger or injury

• the anxiety you experience when you feel vulnerable and insecure

jeopardy
verb, nounv, n
noun

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

menace
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something that is a source of danger

• a threat or the act of threatening

verb

• pose a threat to; present a danger to

• express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture

• act in a threatening manner

pitfall
nounn
noun

• an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty

• a trap in the form of a concealed hole

precariousness
nounn
noun

• extreme dangerousness

• being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

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

treacherousness
nounn
noun

• The characteristic of providing insecure footing or support; of being marked by hidden dangers, hazards, or perils.

trouble
nounn
noun

• a source of difficulty

• an angry disturbance

• an event causing distress or pain

• an effort that is inconvenient

• a strong feeling of anxiety

• an unwanted pregnancy

verb

• move deeply

• to cause inconvenience or discomfort to

• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

• take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

• cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed

uncertainty
nounn
noun

• being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

• the state of being unsure of something

vulnerability
nounn
noun

• the state of being vulnerable or exposed

• susceptibility to injury or attack

unsafety
nounn
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Best Hypernyms For DANGER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for danger, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
area cause condition country hazard insecurity jeopardy menace peril risk status threat venture
Phrases (2)
causal agencycausal agent

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