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danger Synonyms
Another word for danger
Choosing another word for danger depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The state or condition of being exposed or vulnerable to harm, injury, loss, or destruction.
Usage Example
"The coast guard warned that the sailors were in grave peril as the hurricane approached."
Strongest
peril
jeopardy
risk
Strong
hazard
insecurity
vulnerability
exposure
Weak
precariousness
• noun (Context 2)
A specific person, thing, or circumstance that causes peril or may result in harm, damage, or an unpleasant outcome.
Usage Example
"Icy roads and thick fog are among the greatest dangers facing winter commuters."
Strongest
hazard
menace
threat
peril
Strong
risk
pitfall
snare
Weak
trap
• noun (Context 3)
The likelihood or possibility that something unwelcome, harmful, or unpleasant will happen.
Usage Example
"With such a strong lead in the final quarter, there is very little risk of the team losing the match."
Strongest
risk
Strong
chance
possibility
likelihood
probability
prospect
threat
Weak
fear
Opposites of danger
The opposite of danger shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
safety
security
safeguard
impossibility
protection
unlikelihood
safekeeping
improbability
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Danger. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/danger