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| 1. | [ noun ] a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune | |
| Synonyms: | risk hazard jeopardy | |
| Examples: | "drinking alcohol is a health hazard" |
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| Related terms: | danger health_hazard occupational_hazard sword_of_damocles endanger risk gamble venture | |
| 2. | [ verb ] put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position | |
| Synonyms: | endanger expose scupper queer | |
| Related terms: | affect subject compromise vulnerability riskiness | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a state of danger involving risk | |
| Synonyms: | riskiness | |
| Related terms: | danger speculativeness queer | |
| 4. | [ verb ] pose a threat to; present a danger to | |
| Synonyms: | threaten endanger jeopardize imperil menace jeopardise | |
| Examples: | "The pollution is endangering the crops" |
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| Related terms: | exist hazard riskiness | |
| 5. | [ noun ] a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury | |
| Synonyms: | danger risk | |
| Examples: | "he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime" "there was a danger he would do the wrong thing" |
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| Related terms: | venture chance gamble crapshoot queer | |
| Similar spelling: |
Perillo Perilli Perilla Pearl pearly Pearle Perl Pearlie Perrella Perla puerile Perlow Perley |
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