Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Something that can cause harm or danger; a risk or threat.
Hazard
/ˈhæzərd/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
'And you know where she is gone,' hazarded Fledgeby.
And I'm aware of the hazards ahead.
It was both a convenience and a hazard.
Etymology:
The word hazard comes from the Old French hasard, meaning game of dice. It was later adopted into Middle English in the late 13th century, referring to a game of dice or a chance event, and later nuanced into the general idea of risk.
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