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danger

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of danger

1 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 of danger

distress, endangerment, harm's way, imperilment, jeopardy, peril, risk, trouble
Words Related to danger

exposure, liability, openness, vulnerability

precariousness, threat

susceptibility, susceptibleness

defenselessness, helplessness, weakness
Near Antonyms of danger

preservation, salvation

defense, protection

exemption, immunity, impunity, inviolability, invulnerability
Antonyms of danger

safeness, safety, secureness, security

2 something that may cause injury or harm

  • willing to face the dangers of the Arctic in quest of the Northwest Passage
Synonyms of danger

hazard, imminence, menace, peril, pitfall, risk, threat, trouble
Words Related to danger

snare, trap

booby trap
Near Antonyms of danger

guard, protection, safeguard, shield, ward

asylum, harbor, haven, refuge, retreat, shelter

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