Synonyms for
Hazard
Definition
A danger or risk.
Synonyms & similar words
pretend
takechances
peril
endangerment
venture
takeachance
jeopardize
runarisk
gamble
stake
guess
risk
luck
adventure
jeopardy
fortune
chance
danger
risk
peril
jeopardy
threat
menace
chance
gamble
venture
uncertainty
problem
difficulty
obstacle
hindrance
impediment
trouble
nuisance
annoyance
inconvenience
disadvantage
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- natural hazard
- fire hazard
- health hazard
- safety hazard
- environmental hazard
- potential hazard
- identify hazards
- assess hazard
Word family
Usage note
Hazard refers to a potential source of danger or harm. It is often used in formal contexts, especially in safety and risk assessment. 'Hazardous' is the common adjective form.
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Example sentences
- The construction site is a hazard to pedestrians.
- Walking on the wet floor without caution signs is a hazard.
- Playing with fire is a hazard to your health.
- Not wearing a seatbelt is a hazard while driving.
- The broken stairs pose a hazard to anyone who uses them.
Quotes
Life is a hazard.
The greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing.
The hazard of a new adventure is its monotony.