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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 currents, which can be dangerous here, swept them away," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

In 2023, the FDA placed 19 peptides in Category 2, which already included a handful of substances the agency considered to be dangerous.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

But UConn will return Sarah Strong and Blanca Quiñonez, South Carolina has Edwards back and Texas has another year of Madison Booker, and other up-and-coming squads like Michigan and USC will be dangerous.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

While these approaches worked, they raised safety concerns because the materials can be dangerous if inhaled during manufacturing.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

“Didn’t she realize it could be dangerous for you? Didn’t she think about the repercussions?”

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine