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Danger

Verb / ˈdeɪndʒɜ: / Another word for danger — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the possibility of harm or injury

Synonyms & similar words

safety peril risk risk peril hazard threat jeopardy trouble problem difficulty obstacle pitfall trap snare ambush endangerment exposure vulnerability unsafety insecurity menace threatening

Synonyms by register

Formal

peril hazard risk jeopardy

Informal

trouble mess pickle jam

Literary

bane doom threat

Antonyms

safety security calm peace assurance protection serenity

Common collocations

  • in danger
  • sense of danger
  • face danger
  • avoid danger
  • danger zone
  • clear danger
  • imminent danger
  • danger signal

Word family

noun danger
verb endanger
adjective dangerous
adverb dangerously

Usage note

Danger typically refers to the possibility of suffering harm or injury. 'Endanger' is the verb form, meaning to put someone or something at risk.

Example sentences

  1. The sign says 'Danger: Keep Out'.
  2. You should be careful when crossing the street because there is a lot of danger.
  3. Hiking alone in the wilderness can be dangerous.
  4. The construction site is full of danger.
  5. Swimming in the ocean can be dangerous if you don't know how to swim well.

Quotes

  • Danger is real, but fear is a choice.
  • The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.
  • The only way to deal with fear is to face it head-on.

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