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

Editors ContributionRate these synonyms:2.0 / 4 votes

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. John Hickenlooper:

   We've just gone from an episode of clinical child abuse, and now we decide that we're going to throw our lot in with what most people think is our most dangerous enemy, who's writing this script ?

2. Peter Dutton:

   What we have here are two teenagers who have been intercepted on their way to a potentially very dangerous situation.

3. Wu Ting-Fang:

   Education is like a double-edged sword. It may be turned to dangerous uses if it is not properly handled.

4. Wang Yi:

   So let me be clear, Kim Jong Un's actions are reckless and dangerous.

5. Nancy Pelosi:

   This rash decision isolates America, not Iran. Our allies will hold up their end of the agreement, but our government will lose its international credibility and the power of our voice at the table, the President’s decision to abdicate American leadership during a critical moment in our effort to advance a denuclearization agreement with North Korea is particularly senseless, disturbing and dangerous.