Nouns (1)
threat
n. something that is a source of danger; "earthquakes are a constant threat in Japan"
Verbs (6)
peril, threaten, endanger, jeopardize, imperil, be a threat to
v. pose a threat to; present a danger to; "The pollution is endangering the crops"
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Fuzzynyms (35)
risk, peril, danger
n. a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury; "he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime"; "there was a danger he would do the wrong thing"
risk, peril, hazard, jeopardy
n. a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard"
peril, compromise, scupper, expose, queer, endanger
v. put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
venture, adventure, hazard, stake, jeopardize, put at risk
v. put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this"
loom, bulk large
v. hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing; "The terrible vision brooded over her all day long"
impend, be imminent
v. be imminent or about to happen; "Changes are impending"
risk, expose to danger, put on the line, lay on the line
v. expose to a chance of loss or damage; "We risked losing a lot of money in this venture"; "Why risk your life?"; "She laid her job on the line when she told the boss that he was wrong"
adventure, risk, chance, gamble, hazard, take chances, run a risk, take a chance
v. take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; "When you buy these stocks you are gambling"
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menace
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