danger

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈdeɪn.ʤə/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈdeɪndʒɚ/

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Noun

Singular danger

Plural dangers

A danger sign

1. A danger is something that can hurt or kill a person.
   • Synonyms: threat, menace and hazard
   • Antonyms: protection and shelter

   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 can be hurt or killed.
   • Synonyms: risk, peril and jeopardy
   • Antonyms: safety, security, protection, shelter and well-being

   She is in danger of being buried by that avalanche.

Related words

• dangerous
• endanger