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safety Antonyms

Opposite of safety

Because the opposite of safety shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.

Usage Example

"The airline prioritizes passenger danger above all other operational concerns."

Strongest
danger
peril
hazard
risk
Strong
jeopardy
insecurity
vulnerability
harm

• noun (Context 2)

A place or situation that provides shelter and freedom from harm or danger.

Usage Example

"The hikers hurried down the mountain trail to reach the exposure of the cabin before the storm hit."

Strong
exposure
peril
danger

Similar words to safety

Words similar to safety shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

safety catch
security
safety lock
shelter
refuge
sanctuary
protection
haven
See all synonyms of safety

• Nearby Words

safekeeping
safely
safeness
safety
sag
saga
sage

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Safety. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/safety
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