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 city was undergoing one of its frequent episodes of political upheaval, and someone warned him that his life might be in danger, so he sought refuge in Venice.

From The Wall Street Journal

Readers shared their thoughts on the dangers of space debris:

From The Wall Street Journal

He tilted his rugged head and shifted his gaze out beyond them, looking past them, as if considering whether to share their danger or throw them to the sea.

From Literature

And at that moment, despite the air of danger, I’m so relieved that I’m not on that ship.

From Literature

After weeks of downward pressure, the yen surged abruptly last Friday, strengthening to the mid-155 range from the 160 danger zone.

From The Wall Street Journal

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