be dangerous

VERB

impend

Synonyms

STRONG

advance approach brew brewing forebode foreshadow frighten imperil jeopardize loom lower menace overhang portend presage warn

WEAK

be gathering be imminent be in the air be in the offing be on the horizon come on hang over put at risk put in jeopardy

VERB

threaten

Synonyms

STRONGEST

imperil jeopardize warn

STRONG

advance approach brewing forebode foreshadow frighten impend loom overhang portend presage

WEAK

be gathering be imminent be in the air be in the offing be on the horizon come on hang over put at risk put in jeopardy

Antonyms

WEAK

alleviate guard help protect relieve save

Example Sentences

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“The crisis is already so widespread that it would be dangerous for Putin not to address it,” Kluge said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

“It’s Florida, Man,” HBO Max “What you’re about to see may be dangerous, illegal, unethical, petty, misguided, immoral and most definitely stupid,” a prologue warns at the top of each episode.

From Salon • Jul. 1, 2026

But if Panama can find short and quick combinations before they speed up play - either down the same wing or to the far-side winger with a switch - they could be dangerous.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

Before the models were released, Anthropic warned that Mythos was so powerful that it could potentially be dangerous in the hands of bad actors.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 13, 2026

And Shasta said nothing in answer, because he couldn't think of anything to say that would not be dangerous.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis

be dangerous

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