Synonyms for

Dangers

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

Definition

Dangers are things that can cause harm or injury.

Synonyms & similar words

safety danger risk peril hazards risks perils threats menaces troubles problems pitfalls difficulties challenges obstacles hurdles snares entanglements complications adversities hardships harm injuries damage

Synonyms by register

Formal

risks hazards perils threats

Informal

trouble jinxes bad luck

Literary

snares pitfalls woes

Antonyms

safety security certainty assurance protection harmlessness

Common collocations

  • imminent dangers
  • potential dangers
  • grave dangers
  • hidden dangers
  • avoid dangers
  • face dangers
  • dangers of
  • dangers lurk

Word family

noun danger
verb endanger
adjective dangerous
adverb dangerously

Usage note

While 'dangers' is the plural of 'danger', it's often used in a general sense to refer to the concept of risk or peril. It's important to distinguish between the noun 'danger' and the adjective 'dangerous'.

Example sentences

  1. Swimming in the deep end of the pool can be dangerous.
  2. Walking on the street without looking both ways is a danger.
  3. Playing with fire is a danger to your safety.
  4. Running with scissors is a danger to others.
  5. Not wearing a helmet while riding a bike is a danger to your head.

Quotes

  • The greatest dangers to liberty lurk in insidious encroachment by men of zeal, well-meaning but without understanding.
  • In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.
  • The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.

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