Synonyms of hazards

hazards 1 of 2

noun

plural of hazard

1

as in threats

something that may cause injury or harm

the tumbledown old barn was considered a fire hazard

Synonyms & Similar Words

• threats
• dangers
• risks
• perils
• menaces
• pitfalls
• troubles
• imminences
• snares
• traps
• booby traps

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• safeguards
• protections
• guards
• wards
• shields
• shelters
• harbors
• refuges
• asylums
• retreats
• havens

2

as in chances

the uncertain course of events

it was only by hazard and good fortune that we found our way back to the trail

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chances
• luck
• circumstances
• accidents
• casualties
• haps
• uncertainties
• risks
• dangers
• perils
• fates
• fortunes
• destinies
• flukes
• fortuities
• happenstances
• haphazardries
• happenchances
• dooms
• lots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• purposes
• intentions
• plans
• schemes
• designs
• intents
• outlines

hazards

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verb

present tense third-person singular of hazard

1

as in endangers

to place in danger

just so the tourists could see the sea lions up close, the captain needlessly hazarded his ship

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endangers
• risks
• threatens
• perils
• adventures
• menaces
• ventures
• compromises
• imperils
• jeopardizes
• gambles (with)
• jeopards
• intimidates
• subjects
• chances
• exposes
• wagers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protects
• shelters
• shields
• guards
• saves
• preserves
• resumes

2

as in risks

to take a chance on

was unwilling to hazard landing the plane on the small island, which didn't even have an airfield

Synonyms & Similar Words

• risks
• chances
• ventures
• adventures
• runs the risk of
• confronts
• tempts
• gambles (on)
• challenges
• faces
• breasts
• menaces
• subjects
• endangers
• dares
• imperils
• jeopardizes
• compromises
• braves
• brazens
• outbraves
• bets (on)
• exposes
• beards
• defies
• wagers