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HAZARD Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word hazard. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word hazard. (close relations)

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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

jeopardy
verb, nounv, n
noun

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

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

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

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

adventure
nounn
noun

• a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

verb

• take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

• put at risk

chance
nounn
noun

• a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

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

• a risk involving danger

• a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

• the possibility of future success

adjective satellite

• occurring or appearing or singled out by chance

verb

• be the case by chance

• take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

• come upon, as if by accident; meet with

fortune
nounn
noun

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

• a large amount of wealth or prosperity

• an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome

• your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

luck
nounn
noun

• your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

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

• an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome

venture
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

• an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits

• a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit

verb

• proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

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

• put at risk

bet
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the money risked on a gamble

• the act of gambling

verb

• maintain with or as if with a bet

• stake on the outcome of an issue

• have faith or confidence in

endangerment
nounn
noun

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

gamble
verb, nounv, n
noun

• money that is risked for possible monetary gain

• a risky act or venture

verb

• take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

• play games for money

guess
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

• an estimate based on little or no information

verb

• expect, believe, or suppose

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

• judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

• guess correctly; solve by guessing

jeopardize
verbv
verb

• pose a threat to; present a danger to

• put at risk

pledge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a deposit of personal property as security for a debt

• someone accepted for membership but not yet fully admitted to the group

• a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event

• a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something

verb

• promise solemnly and formally

• pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals

• propose a toast to

• give as a guarantee

• bind or secure by a pledge

pretend
verbv
noun

• the enactment of a pretense

adjective satellite

• imagined as in a play

verb

• make believe with the intent to deceive

• behave unnaturally or affectedly

• put forward a claim and assert right or possession of

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

• represent fictitiously, as in a play, or pretend to be or act like

• state insincerely

stake
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

• a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)

• instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning

• the money risked on a gamble

• a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground

verb

• put at risk

• place a bet on

• mark with a stake

• tie or fasten to a stake

• kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole

wager
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of gambling

• the money risked on a gamble

verb

• stake on the outcome of an issue

• maintain with or as if with a bet

run a risk
verb

• take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

Best Hypernyms For HAZARD

Here is a list of related hypernyms for hazard, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
danger risk assay attempt essay obstacle peril phenomenon seek speculate try
Phrases (2)
lay on the lineput on the line

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