This is a hazard to your health.
Source: tatoeba (55988)
Hazard
/ˈhæzəd/
Synonyms for "hazard" (315 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (63)
Strong matches (95)
dangerdangerous grounddaredefy dangerdesultorinessdetermentdeterrentdifficultydrawbackemboldenemergencyencounter dangerendangerendangermentexposeexposureface up tofadefan-tanflier
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flukefly in the ointmentflyerforget the oddsfortuityfortunefreak accidentgamblegamble ongamble withgaping chasmgathering cloudshandbookhang uphang-uphaphappenhappen alonghappen by chancehappeninghappenstancehardshiphitchhorse racinghouse of cardshurdleimperilimperilmentincur dangerinfirmityinsecurityinsolidityinstabilityinsubstantialityjeopardjeopardize
Noun(26 words)
dangerdanger factordangersdarendaresdicedicingendangerendangeringendangermentenvironmental chemical effectestimateexposuresfoefortunegamblesgamblinggambling verbgo awryguess
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Adjective(4 words)
Related words (157)
Verb(12 words)
Noun(31 words)
jeopardizingjeopardymenacesmine cave-inperilingperilspitfallpitfallsplightsplunge riskrisk factorrisk ofriskingrisksrowdy crowdsailsspeculatestakestake a risktempting
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threatthreat of collapsethreateningthreatstrapunprotectionventureventuringwageringwagersweather condition
jeopardyjokerkenolaylay a wagerlay downlay openlong oddslong shotlottolucklucky shotmake a betmake boldmake freemeet a betmenacenumbersobjectionobstacle
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obstructionobstructiveone small difficultyparlaypasspawnperilperilousnesspinballpinchpitch and tosspitfallplayplay againstplay with fireplightplungepolicypop upprecariousnesspredicamentpresumepretendpuntput in dangerput in jeopardyquicksandrely on fortuneriskriskinessrocks aheadrouge et noirrouletterubrun a chancerun the chancerun the riskseeset at hazardshakinessshell gameshiftinessshiftingnessshotslipperinesssnagspeculationspeculativenessstakestand patstorm cloudsstraitstumbling blockstumbling stonesweepstakesweepstakestake a chancetake a fliertake chancestake the libertytempt fortunetempt providencethe numbersthe numbers gamethin icethreatthreatenticklishnesstreacherousnesstreacherytrente-et-quarantetrust to chancetry the chanceturn upunauthenticityunauthoritativenessuncertaintyundependabilityunfaithworthinessunreliabilityunsolidityunsoundnessunsteadfastnessunsteadinessunsubstantialityunsurenessuntrustworthinessventurewager
Adverb(1 words)
more historical risk
Adjective(4 words)
random guessingserious issuesocial dangerswedish risk
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: luck, peril, risk, accident, adventure.
- Sentence evidence is available for hazard, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "hazard".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "hazard"
Keep "hazard" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "hazard" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "hazard", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "hazard" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
17 entriesShowing 16 of 17 words.
More specific
13 entriesbiohazardchemical hazardconjectureendangerestimatefire hazardgambleguessjeopardizenoise hazardslip hazardspeculateventure
Collocations
11 entrieschemical hazardfire hazardhazard a bethazard a guesshazard a planhazard a statementhazard analysishazard assessmenthazardous to healthsafety hazardslip hazard
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesTranslations
8 translations across 6 languages.
Finnish
1 entries- vaara noun (obstacle)
German
1 entries- Hindernis noun (obstacle)
Greek
1 entries- εμπόδιο noun (obstacle)
Māori
1 entries- pūmate noun (obstacle)
Turkish
3 entries- engel noun (obstacle)
- mani noun (obstacle)
- mania noun (obstacle)
Zazaki
1 entries- mani noun (obstacle)
Sample sentences
30 total sentences available.
Do you care to hazard a guess?
Source: tatoeba (539138)
A pot belly is an occupational hazard for office workers.
Source: tatoeba (621737)
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place a container filled with liquids on top of the console.
Source: tatoeba (1693186)
Showing 4 of 30 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "hazard"?
Closest matches include luck, peril, risk, accident, adventure.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "hazard"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.