Danger

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪndʒər/

Danger (noun)

  1. The possibility of something bad happening that could hurt you.
  2. A situation or thing that can cause harm or injury.
  3. The chance of losing something valuable or important.

Examples

  • The icy roads pose a danger to drivers.
  • Ignoring safety rules increases the danger of accidents.

Common collocations: pose a danger, increase the danger, real danger, be a danger, immediate danger

Synonyms of Danger

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Danger

  • referring to the absence of danger
  • referring to protection from danger