danger
ˈdeɪndʒər
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Noun

1.
riskexposure to harm or injury
  • The hikers were in danger during the storm.
hazard jeopardy peril
2.
threatperson or thing that may cause harm
  • The broken bridge is a danger to drivers.
hazard peril risk
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Expressions with danger

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sense danger through intuition or instinct
She could smell danger before entering the dark alley.
general caution towards unfamiliar individuals
The community meeting focused on stranger danger awareness.
extra payment for working under risky conditions
He receives danger money for his work in hazardous areas..
perceive danger through intuition or instinct
She can smell danger before anyone else notices.
take chances or act recklessly, often for excitement
He flirted with danger by climbing the cliff without a rope.
risk or threat that is obvious and immediate
The government acted quickly due to the clear and present danger.

Origin of danger

French, dangier (power, authority)

Terms with danger included in their meaning

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danger response
feel afraid of something or someone
safeadj.
secure
not in danger or at risk
caution
pay attention to avoid danger or mistakes
warning device
device that signals danger or a need for attention
safety
sound or signal warning of danger
survival response
strong emotion caused by danger or threat
safeadj.
protective
providing protection from danger
saferadj.
personal security
more protected from danger or harm

Examples of danger in a sentence

  • Children playing near the cliff are in great danger.
  • The chemical spill posed a danger to the environment.
  • Wild animals can be a danger to hikers.

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  1. French:danger, menace, ...
  2. German:Gefahr, ...
  3. Italian:pericolo, ...
  4. Spanish:peligro, ...
  5. Portuguese:perigo, ameaça, ...
  6. Chinese:危险, 威胁, ...
  7. Japanese:危険, 脅威, ...
  8. Arabic:خَطَر, مَصْدَر خَطَر, ...
  9. Hebrew:סַכָּנָה, סַכָּנָה, ...
  10. Russian:опасность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:небезпека, ...
  12. Hindi:खतरा, डेंजर, ...
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