danger

1 of 2

noun

dan·ger ˈdān-jər How to pronounce danger (audio)

: exposure or liability to injury, pain, harm, or loss

a place where children could play without danger

was assured her job was not in danger

: a case or cause of danger

the dangers of mining

archaic : jurisdiction

You stand within his danger, do you not?

Shakespeare

obsolete : reach, range

… out of the shot and danger of desire.

Shakespeare

obsolete : harm, damage

… a sting in him that at his will he may do danger with.

Shakespeare

danger

2 of 2

verb

dangered; dangering; dangers

transitive verb

archaic

: endanger

Example Sentences

Noun I was unaware of the danger that lay ahead. She was fearless in the face of danger. The sign on the door read “Danger. Keep out.” There's less danger that you'll lose your money if you have a wide variety of investments. There's a danger that your apology will be taken as a sign of weakness. The danger is that we'll become careless as the process becomes more familiar. It's important to teach your children about the dangers of smoking. Here is a list of possible dangers associated with the procedure. We believe it poses a serious danger to our national security. See More

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Noun

Yet in it, Biden said President Trump’s MAGA supporters are a danger to democracy.

ABC News, 4 Sep. 2022 The case against the Ha Ha Club happened at a time when public support for drag had waned, because law enforcement and media nationwide claimed that gay people were a danger to women and children, Takach said.

Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 27 Aug. 2022 All four people were related and there is no danger to the public, Police Chief Christopher Reddy said in a statement.

Matt Yan And, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 Prosecutor Jeanine Howard argued the teenager was a danger to the community and had drastically cut his hair to alter his appearance during the time police were searching for him.

Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2022 Based on witnesses and available evidence, police believe the man and woman were the only two people involved in the shooting, and do not believe there is any danger to the public.

Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 In fact, the threats of violence in response to an FBI investigation serve as proof – as if more were needed – that the ecosystem surrounding Trump is a danger to the nation.

Frida Ghitis, CNN, 10 Aug. 2022 Money said there was no connection between the two incidents and said there is no danger to the general public stemming from those incidents.

Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 3 Aug. 2022 The government argued that Carman is a danger to others and a flight risk.

Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 2 Aug. 2022

Verb

But the proximity to danger in Taesung is mixed with an odd sense of security.

Motoko Rich, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2017 See More

Kids Definition

danger

noun

dan·ger ˈdān-jər How to pronounce danger (audio)

: the state of not being protected from harm or evil : peril

With my cat around, the mice are in danger.

: something that may cause injury or harm

Astronauts brave the dangers of space travel.

单词	danger
释义	danger 1 of 2 noun dan·ger ˈdān-jər 1 : exposure or liability to injury, pain, harm, or loss a place where children could play without danger was assured her job was not in danger 2 : a case or cause of danger the dangers of mining 3 a archaic : jurisdiction You stand within his danger, do you not? Shakespeare b obsolete : reach, range … out of the shot and danger of desire. Shakespeare 4 obsolete : harm, damage … a sting in him that at his will he may do danger with. Shakespeare danger 2 of 2 verb dangered; dangering; dangers transitive verb archaic : endanger Synonyms Noun distress endangerment harm's way imperilment jeopardy peril risk trouble See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun I was unaware of the danger that lay ahead. She was fearless in the face of danger. The sign on the door read “Danger. Keep out.” There's less danger that you'll lose your money if you have a wide variety of investments. There's a danger that your apology will be taken as a sign of weakness. The danger is that we'll become careless as the process becomes more familiar. It's important to teach your children about the dangers of smoking. Here is a list of possible dangers associated with the procedure. We believe it poses a serious danger to our national security. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Yet in it, Biden said President Trump’s MAGA supporters are a danger to democracy. ABC News, 4 Sep. 2022 The case against the Ha Ha Club happened at a time when public support for drag had waned, because law enforcement and media nationwide claimed that gay people were a danger to women and children, Takach said. Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 27 Aug. 2022 All four people were related and there is no danger to the public, Police Chief Christopher Reddy said in a statement. Matt Yan And, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 Prosecutor Jeanine Howard argued the teenager was a danger to the community and had drastically cut his hair to alter his appearance during the time police were searching for him. Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2022 Based on witnesses and available evidence, police believe the man and woman were the only two people involved in the shooting, and do not believe there is any danger to the public. Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 In fact, the threats of violence in response to an FBI investigation serve as proof – as if more were needed – that the ecosystem surrounding Trump is a danger to the nation. Frida Ghitis, CNN, 10 Aug. 2022 Money said there was no connection between the two incidents and said there is no danger to the general public stemming from those incidents. Carol Robinson \| Crobinson@al.com, al, 3 Aug. 2022 The government argued that Carman is a danger to others and a flight risk. Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 2 Aug. 2022 Verb But the proximity to danger in Taesung is mixed with an odd sense of security. Motoko Rich, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2017 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English daunger, from Anglo-French dangier, dongier, from Vulgar Latin dominiarium, from Latin dominium* ownership First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3a Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing danger in danger out of danger danger money danger pay in danger out of danger danger money danger pay Kids Definition danger noun dan·ger ˈdān-jər 1 : the state of not being protected from harm or evil : peril With my cat around, the mice are in danger. 2 : something that may cause injury or harm Astronauts brave the dangers of space travel. Choose the Right Synonym for danger danger, hazard, and risk mean a chance of loss, injury, or death. danger is used for a harm that may or may not be avoided. This animal is in danger of extinction. hazard is usually used for a great danger. They're trying to reduce the hazards of mining. risk is used for a chance of danger that a person accepts. There are risks that come with flying a plane. danger noun 1 as in risk the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil he knew he was in danger when he received the threatening phone calls at home Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance risk jeopardy trouble peril distress endangerment threat imperilment harm's way vulnerability precariousness susceptibility exposure helplessness openness liability weakness defenselessness susceptibleness Antonyms & Near Antonyms safety security salvation protection preservation defense secureness immunity safeness exemption impunity inviolability invulnerability See More 2 as in threat something that may cause injury or harm willing to face the dangers of the Arctic in quest of the Northwest Passage Synonyms & Similar Words threat risk menace peril hazard trouble imminence pitfall snare trap booby trap Antonyms & Near Antonyms protection guard ward shield safeguard refuge harbor shelter retreat asylum haven See More
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danger

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