HAZARD Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈha-zərd

Definition of hazard

as in threat

something that may cause injury or harm the tumbledown old barn was considered a fire hazard

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as in luck

the uncertain course of events it was only by hazard and good fortune that we found our way back to the trail

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verb

as in to endanger

to place in danger just so the tourists could see the sea lions up close, the captain needlessly hazarded his ship

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as in to risk

to take a chance on was unwilling to hazard landing the plane on the small island, which didn't even have an airfield

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Recent Examples of hazard

Noun

The fire did not spread to the nearby building, and crews were able to clear the hazard. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 The facility has grown substantially, and neighbors have been forced to endure the intensification’s resulting escalation of safety hazards, traffic congestion, noise levels and parking shortages. — Farley Road Neighborhood Coalition, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026

Verb

Clothes Iron and Steamer Many cruise lines have policies forbidding the use of clothes irons and steamers and won’t allow these fire hazards onboard. — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026 Beach hazards statements will remain in effect until conditions improve and are expected to be re-evaluated regularly. — Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hazard

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hazard

Noun

All three Cabinet members were aware that Trump had secretly switched from the old Air Force One jet to the military aircraft given the threat, sources said.

— Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Automated systems now make decisions and respond to threats at increasingly high speeds.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of threat

Verb

They have both been charged with four counts of abandoning or endangering a child.

— S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Kendra Duggar, 27, and Joseph Duggar, 31, were both charged on March 20 with four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of false imprisonment after an investigation, according to a release from local police.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of endanger

Noun

Swimming in the Seine was officially banned in 1923 amid pollution and the dangers of river traffic.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Fire danger continues in the Pacific Northwest Saturday as flame-fueling winds reached their strongest point in days on Friday, challenging fire crews battling to keep destructive blazes from spreading in Spokane, Washington, and across the region.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of danger

Noun

The month of August offers some respite, a chance to reflect and reset before September kicks things into gear once more.

— Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
The rookie didn't get a chance to show off his strikeout celebration, walking three and throwing a wild pitch that set up Mauricio Dubón's sacrifice fly.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of chance

Verb

Those supporters have done their club proud, a point embodied by the gradual improvements made to a ground Exeter were once threatened with eviction from under previous owners.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
An investigation found that the man allegedly assaulted his 63-year-old father and threatened to kill people at the home following an argument.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of threaten

Noun

The Southeastern Connecticut Regional Traffic Unit were on scene as well as accident reconstructionist from the Groton and Ledyard police departments as well as detectives from the Groton Police Department Criminal Investigation Division.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
In Colorado, motor vehicle accidents are the top cause of death for children after their first birthday and the second-leading cause for adults younger than 25, behind suicide.

— Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2026

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