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

2 of 2

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hazards

Noun

During the flight, the pilot reported icing, which is one of the biggest weather hazards in aviation. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

The promising development is that its ability to detect hazards and respond to them is improving. — New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026

Primary hazards include occasional lightning, wind gusts up to 35 mph and heavy rainfall. — Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Lee said the Buildings Department, the Fire Services Department and the Labor Department had shortcomings in supervision over fire hazards of the apartment complex. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Majano identifies both as potential fire hazards, particularly when they’re used as a permanent solution to a shortage of outlets. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Oct. 2026

The road was closed while crews made utility repairs and cleared the area of hazards. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026

Police said illegally dumped tires pose environmental hazards and are difficult to dispose of or recycle. — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

The most significant effects are expected along Orange and San Diego counties’ coastlines this week, where the high tides are forecast to cause localized flooding, more coastal erosion and other hazards. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Verb

That hazards statement originally had been in place through early Wednesday morning. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 15 June 2026

Forecasters say confidence is lower in the exact timing, where storms will be strongest, and which hazards will be most likely. — Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026

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

At over 1,800 lives lost per year, winter vehicle-crash fatalities are four times greater than the total number of all other weather hazards combined, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). — Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 23 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

However, Starlink’s own public record also showcases how rapidly the collision hazards in orbit are evolving. — IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025