danger

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /deɪn.ʤə/
• (US) IPA: ˈdeɪndʒɝ
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Noun

Singular danger

Plural dangers

a danger sign

1. A danger is something that can hurt a person.

   He was a danger to those around him. I am glad he was sent to jail.

2. When something is in danger, it is under threat and could be hurt.

   She is in danger of being buried by that avalanche.

Synonyms

• (something that could hurt) threat, menace, hazard
• (state of threat) risk, peril, jeopardy

Antonyms

• (something that could hurt) protection, shelter
• (state of threat) safety, security, protection, shelter, well-being

Related words

• dangerous
• endanger