danger

[deyn-jer] / ˈdeɪn dʒər /

NOUN

hazard, troublesome situation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crisis emergency exposure insecurity instability jeopardy menace peril pitfall possibility probability risk threat uncertainty vulnerability

STRONG

clouds dynamite endangerment exigency precariousness precipice slipperiness storm venture

WEAK

double trouble hot potato risky business thin ice

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm certainty peace safety security sureness unlikelihood

WEAK

care carefulness guard preservation

Example Sentences

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In reality, the only real danger is each other.

From Los Angeles Times

We spoke about how Jesus had chosen us, rescued us, the dangers we’d escaped.

From The Wall Street Journal

Carr said she was a teaching assistant in the girls' class and the children were taught about "stranger danger".

From BBC

In this collection of short pieces, Mr. Winslow returns to the danger zone.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Pentagon’s demand for unrestricted access to Claude poses genuine dangers that warrant protective guardrails.

From Los Angeles Times