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

Taiwan’s Hsinchu County is implementing the Smart Eye Guardian system to automate the monitoring of public-safety events, including hazards, fires, violent activity, traffic incidents and suspicious behavior. — Lee-Lean Shu, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The action came after parents and educators sued the district over concerns regarding environmental hazards at the school, including asbestos, vermin, mold and lead paint. — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 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