danger | Definition of danger

Synonyms and Antonyms of danger

1 the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil

he knew he was in danger when he received the threatening phone calls at home

Synonyms of danger

distress, endangerment, harm's way, imperilment, jeopardy, peril, risk, trouble

Words Related to danger

exposure, liability, openness, vulnerability

precariousness, threat

susceptibility, susceptibleness

defenselessness, helplessness, weakness

Near Antonyms of danger

preservation, salvation

defense, protection

exemption, immunity, impunity, inviolability, invulnerability

Antonyms of danger

safeness, safety, secureness, security

2 something that may cause injury or harm

willing to face the dangers of the Arctic in quest of the Northwest Passage

Synonyms of danger

hazard, imminence, menace, peril, pitfall, risk, threat, trouble

Words Related to danger

Near Antonyms of danger

guard, protection, safeguard, shield, ward

asylum, harbor, haven, refuge, retreat, shelter