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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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The danger was not limited to the initial strike.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Another danger lurks even for big, established funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

But the showmanship only works as well as it does because the actors are so adept at tracking the chess moves of characters who are always trying to stay one step ahead of danger.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

From the risk of damage to vehicles costing hundreds of pounds to the danger for those travelling on bikes or by foot, potholes can also be a visible sign of a community's upkeep.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

I was putting them in danger, and they deserved nothing but kindness from me.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff

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