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What is another word for Dangerousness? – 113 Dangerousness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    perilousness riskiness hazard threat menace harmfulness toxicity volatility unpredictability instability vulnerability precariousness uncertainty fragility weakness susceptibility exposure liability precariousity instability unsafeness precariousitude risk jeopardy endangerment imperilment harmfulness noxiousness deadliness lethality malignancy virulence.

    Meaning of Dangerousness

    The state or quality of being dangerous.

    Definitions

    • The quality or state of being dangerous, potentially causing harm or injury.
    • * A condition or situation that poses a threat to someone's or something's safety or well-being.

    Etymology of Dangerousness

    The word "dangerousness" originates from the Old French word "danger," which is derived from the Latin word "dominarius," meaning "of a lord" or "belonging to a lord," and the suffix "-ous," which forms an adjective indicating a quality or state.
    Historically, the word "danger" initially meant "power" or "jurisdiction," but its meaning shifted over time to convey a sense of threat or hazard.

    Example Uses

    • The dangerousness of the situation was evident from the warning signs and the police presence.
    • * The court assessed the defendant's dangerousness to determine the appropriate sentence.
    • * The new policy aims to reduce the dangerousness of the workplace by implementing stricter safety protocols.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    safety security harmlessness innocuousness benignity gentleness mildness tameness docility calmness serenity peacefulness tranquility stability solidity soundness reliability trustworthiness dependability certainty confidence assurance.

    Related Nouns

    threat hazard risk danger peril menace vulnerability weakness susceptibility exposure liability instability uncertainty fragility precariousness instability unsafeness precariousitude harm injury damage.

    Related Verbs

    endanger threaten imperil harm injure damage risk jeopardize expose vulnerable weaken destabilize unsettle disturb alarm intimidate frighten.

    Related Adjectives

    dangerous hazardous risky perilous menacing vulnerable weak susceptible exposed liable unstable uncertain fragile precarious unsafe harmful toxic deadly lethal malignant virulent.