Synonyms for dangerous
ˈdeɪn dʒər əs, ˈdeɪndʒ rəsdan·ger·ous

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1. dangerousadjective

   Full of danger.

   Antonyms:
   safe

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.8 / 5 votes

1. dangerous

   That which is formidable is worthy of fear if encountered or opposed; as, a formidable array of troops, or of evidence. Formidable is a word of more dignity than dangerous, and suggests more calm and collected power than terrible; formidable is less overwhelming than tremendous. A loaded gun is dangerous; a park of artillery is formidable; a charge of cavalry is terrible; the full shock of great armies is tremendous. A dangerous man is likely to do mischief, and needs watching; a formidable man may not be dangerous if not attacked; an enraged maniac is terrible; the force of ocean waves in a storm, and the silent pressure in the ocean depths, are tremendous.

   Synonyms:
   formidable, redoubted, terrible, tremendous

   Antonyms:
   contemptible, despicable, feeble, harmless, helpless, powerless, weak

   Preposition:
   Formidable by or in numbers; in strength; formidable to the enemy.

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1. dangerous, unsafeadjective

   involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

   "a dangerous criminal"; "a dangerous bridge"; "unemployment reached dangerous proportions"

   Synonyms:
   serious, insecure, severe, unsafe, life-threatening, grievous, grave

   Antonyms:
   safe and sound, risk-free, fail-safe, off the hook(p), unhazardous, noncritical, unhurt, safe, riskless, noncrucial

2. dangerous, grave, grievous, serious, severe, life-threateningadjective

   causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm

   "a dangerous operation"; "a grave situation"; "a grave illness"; "grievous bodily harm"; "a serious wound"; "a serious turn of events"; "a severe case of pneumonia"; "a life-threatening disease"

   Synonyms:
   severe, sober, serious, wicked, stark, unsafe, terrible, hard, spartan, stern, heavy, unplayful, weighty, monstrous, grave, good, grievous, atrocious, sedate, flagitious, life-threatening, knockout, austere, heartbreaking, heartrending, solemn

   Antonyms:
   risk-free, unhurt, safe and sound, safe, noncrucial, off the hook(p), noncritical, fail-safe, unhazardous, riskless

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1. against the fear

   Submitted by anonymous on May 24, 2020  

2. high risk

   could end badly

   the investor took a high risk investment opportunity and lost all the money.

   Submitted by rinat on August 26, 2019  

3. oregon trail

   able or likely to cause harm or injury

   "that snake is very dangerous;don't let him persuade you!"

   Submitted by rinat on August 14, 2019  

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:4.0 / 2 votes

1. dangerousadjective

   Synonyms:
   perilous, hazardous, unsafe, RISKY, full of risk

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. dangerousadjective

   Synonyms:
   perilous, hazardous, risky, unsafe, critical, parlous, imminent

   Antonyms:
   safe

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1. List of paraphrases for "dangerous":

   hazardous, unsafe, perilous, harmful, risky, danger, serious, dangers, risk, hazard, grave, dangereuses, treacherous, hazards, risks, precarious

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1. William Sloane Coffin:

   The world is too dangerous for anything but truth and too small for anything but love.

2. David Amplett-Lewis:

   ETFs are not inherently risk dangerous, but in an environment of declining liquidity, as very large owners of bonds, ETF providers need to be open about concentration where it exists, and cognizant of the potential effects on orderly markets in the context of their investors' expectations.

3. John Katko:

   Homeland Security Republicans have sounded the alarm on the humanitarian crisis directlyresulting from President Biden’s reckless policies, which have incentivized families and young children to make the dangerous journey to the U.S.-Mexico border, the continued silence from Democrats on this humanitarian crisis is deafening. Democrats should be acting to address the devastation at the border. Republicans are ready with a plan to secure the border, address the pull factors created by the Biden administration, and end this humanitarian crisis on day one of a Republican majority.The American people have had enough and Homeland Republicans are prepared to address the raging fire at our Southwest border.

4. Kevin McAleenan:

   [ CBP ] effectively managed an extremely dangerous situation involving over 1,000 individuals who sought to enter United States unlawfully in large groups. They did so safely and without any reported serious injuries on either side of the border.

5. Jim Banks:

   Republicans are almost completely unified in a single mission to oppose the radical, dangerous Biden agenda and win back the majority in the midterm election.