hazard

noun
UK: /ˈhæz.əd/
US: /ˈhæz.ɚd/

  1. Something that could be dangerous or cause damage.

    1. That broken glass is a hazard to children playing here.
    2. Poorly maintained equipment presents a significant safety hazard in the workplace.

  2. A person or thing that is likely to cause harm.

    1. He is a hazard on the road, always driving too fast.
    2. The abandoned building became a fire hazard after the storm damaged it.

Synonyms

danger risk peril threat jeopardize endanger
hazard verb

  1. To risk doing something, especially something dangerous.

    1. I wouldn't hazard a guess about what he will do next.
    2. Reporters shouldn't hazard their credibility by printing unverified stories.

  2. To put something in danger of being lost or damaged.

    1. He didn't want to hazard his new car in the snowstorm.
    2. They would never hazard their reputation on such a risky investment.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hazard" in English means: Something that could be dangerous or cause damage., A person or thing that is likely to cause harm..

The phonetic transcription of "hazard" is /ˈhæz.əd/ in British English and /ˈhæz.ɚd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hazard": danger, risk, peril, threat, jeopardize, endanger.

Example usage of "hazard": "That broken glass is a hazard to children playing here.". More examples on the page.