What is another word for hazards?

Pronunciation: [hˈazədz] (IPA)

Hazards refer to things or situations that pose a risk of harm or danger. Various synonyms could be used to refer to hazards, such as perils, risks, threats, pitfalls, and dangers. Perils could refer to any kind of dangerous situation that could cause harm or damage. Risks describe any situation where there is a possibility of danger or harm. Threats could be used to refer to dangerous situations, especially when there is an element of intimidation involved. Pitfalls could describe potential traps that could lead to harm or damage. Dangers simply refer to anything that could cause harm, injury or destruction. These synonyms can help to accurately describe different types of hazards, making it easier to understand potential risks.

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What are the hypernyms for Hazards?

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Usage examples for Hazards

2. Moreover there is disinterested bravery in the act, since he hazards the opposition of the men of the land, among whom he seeks refuge, on behalf of a group from which he can have expected nothing.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
He faced the hazards as they came and rode savagely; but the thud of pursuing hoofs and the smashing and crackling which mingled with it sounded very close when he reached the brink of a ravine which he understood it was almost impossible to descend on horseback.
"A Prairie Courtship"
Harold Bindloss
Why had he not taken the hazards of war?
"Command"
William McFee

Famous quotes with Hazards

  • The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil constitution, are worth defending against all hazards: And it is our duty to defend them against all attacks.
    Samuel Adams
  • Impotence is one of the major hazards of cigarette smoking.
    Loni Anderson
  • In every case, the environmental hazards were made known only by independent scientists, who were often bitterly opposed by the corporations responsible for the hazards.
    Barry Commoner
  • The wave of new productive enterprises would provide opportunities to remedy the unjust distribution of environmental hazards among economic classes and racial and ethnic communities.
    Barry Commoner
  • Please know that I am aware of the hazards. I want to do it because I want to do it. Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be a challenge to others.
    Amelia Earhart

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