hazard

US /ˈhæz.ɚd/

UK /ˈhæz.ɚd/

1.

a danger or risk

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The construction site was full of potential hazards.

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Smoking is a serious health hazard.

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danger peril risk threat menace

1.

to put (something) at risk of being lost or damaged

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He was willing to hazard his reputation for the truth.

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Don't hazard a guess if you're not sure.

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risk venture gamble jeopardize imperil

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hazardous hazard lights