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What is another word for danger? – 286 danger Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    hazard risk peril threat menace jeopardy uncertainty vulnerability susceptibility exposure precariousness instability insecurity liability vulnerability sensibility fragility weakness fragileness imperilment endangerment precariousness uncertainty doubtfulness unpredictability unreliability undependability insecurity unsafety perilousness hazardliness riskiness dangerousness threatening intimidation frightening alarming formidable ominous dire calamitous catastrophic disastrous fatal lethal mortal deadly destructive devastative ruinous baneful noxious deleterious detrimental hurtful injurious damaging harmful malevolent malignant baleful inimical adverse unfavorable unfriendly hostile antagonistic invidious odious abhorrent detestable execrable heinous atrocious flagrant egregious serious grave critical acute severe extreme intense pronounced considerable significant substantial appreciable noticeable discernible perceptible palpable tangible evident obvious clear manifest apparent visible conspicuous striking impressive remarkable extraordinary unusual uncommon rare exceptional singular unique special particular distinct different dissimilar divergent disparate inconsistent contradictory conflicting incompatible incongruous discrepant atypical untypical aberrant anomalous irregular unconventional unorthodox unusual unwonted unexpected unforeseen unpredictable unanticipated surprising startling astonishing astounding shocking disturbing disquieting disconcerting unsettling unnerving intimidating frightening alarming terrifying petrifying horrific ghastly gruesome grim ghastly fearful fearful apprehensive anxious worried concerned uneasy nervous tense on edge high-strung jittery jumpy apprehensive foreboding ominous menacing threatening intimidating frightening dire catastrophic calamitous disastrous lethal fatal deadly destructive devastative ruinous baneful noxious deleterious detrimental hurtful injurious damaging harmful malevolent malignant baleful inimical adverse unfavorable unfriendly hostile antagonistic invidious odious abhorrent detestable execrable heinous atrocious flagrant egregious

    Meaning of danger

    The primary meaning of the word "danger" is a situation or condition that poses a threat to someone or something.

    Definitions

    • A situation or condition that poses a threat to someone or something
    • The state of being vulnerable to harm or injury
    • A person or thing that poses a threat to someone or something
    • A risk or likelihood of a harmful or unpleasant event

    Etymology of danger

    The word "danger" originates from the Old French word "danger", which is derived from the Latin word "dominari", meaning "to lord over" or "to have power over"
    The Latin word "dominari" is also the source of the English word "dominate"
    The word "danger" has been used in the English language since the 13th century to describe a situation or condition that poses a threat to someone or something

    Example Uses

    • The hikers were in danger of getting lost in the mountains
    • The company is in danger of going bankrupt due to financial difficulties
    • The new policy poses a danger to the environment
    • The driver was in danger of losing control of the car on the slippery road
    • The patient was in danger of experiencing a severe reaction to the medication

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    safety security protection defense guardianship preservation conservation salvation deliverance rescue liberation freedom exemption immunity impunity inviolability invulnerability integrity soundness stability solidity firmness strength robustness healthiness wholesomeness beneficiality advantage benefit profit gain boon blessing godsend windfall stroke of luck good fortune prosperity success triumph victory achievement accomplishment attainment realization actualization materialization crystallization concretion substantiation validation verification certification authentication legitimation justification vindication exoneration acquittal absolution pardon reprieve amnesty clemency leniency mercy compassion pity sympathy empathy solicitude concern care