Synonyms of hazard

hazard 1 of 2

noun

ˈha-zərd 

1

as in threat

something that may cause injury or harm

the tumbledown old barn was considered a fire hazard

Synonyms & Similar Words

• threat
• danger
• risk
• menace
• peril
• trouble
• pitfall
• imminence
• snare
• trap
• booby trap

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protection
• ward
• shield
• guard
• shelter
• safeguard
• harbor
• refuge
• retreat
• asylum
• haven

2

as in luck

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

• luck
• chance
• accident
• circumstance
• casualty
• hap
• uncertainty
• risk
• danger
• fate
• randomness
• destiny
• peril
• fluke
• fortuitousness
• fortuity
• happenstance
• fortune
• doom
• haphazardry
• happenchance
• lot

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• purpose
• intent
• intention
• plan
• design
• scheme
• outline

hazard

2 of 2

verb

1

as in to endanger

to place in danger

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endanger
• risk
• threaten
• menace
• jeopardize
• compromise
• adventure
• imperil
• venture
• peril
• gamble (with)
• jeopard
• intimidate
• subject
• wager
• expose
• chance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protect
• shelter
• guard
• save
• preserve
• shield
• resume

2

as in to risk

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

• risk
• venture
• adventure
• tempt
• confront
• run the risk of
• gamble (on)
• chance
• breast
• face
• dare
• endanger
• challenge
• menace
• jeopardize
• imperil
• beard
• brave
• compromise
• subject
• outbrave
• wager
• brazen
• defy
• expose
• bet (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hazard

Noun

According to Anderson, rain in areas scorched by wildfires can lead to debris runoff and flooding hazards. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026

Primary hazards include rainfall and flash flooding, with stronger thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and large hail. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Verb

Clothes Iron and Steamer Many cruise lines have policies forbidding the use of clothes irons and steamers and won’t allow these fire hazards onboard. — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026

Beach hazards statements will remain in effect until conditions improve and are expected to be re-evaluated regularly. — Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025