Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Involving or likely to cause harm, injury, or risk.
Dangerous
/ˈdeɪndʒərəs/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The road is dangerous at night.Swimming alone can be dangerous.
Etymology:
The word dangerous originated in the Middle English period, deriving from Old French dangerous, which in turn came from dangier, meaning power, authority, or dominion. This French term was rooted in Latin dominium.
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