Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Hazard.
How to pronounce hazard:
US
Hazard - as a noun
A source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
Example: "Drinking alcohol is a health hazard"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endangerment16jeopardy21peril7risk8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
danger8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
Example: "Bad luck caused his downfall"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chance13fortune10luck10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
phenomenon17Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hazard - as a verb
Put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation
Example: "I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
guess6pretend10venture10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
speculate13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Put at risk
Example: "I will stake my good reputation for this"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adventure13jeopardize29stake9venture10Take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
Example: "When you buy these stocks you are gambling"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adventure13chance13gamble11risk8run a risktake a chancetake chancesHypernyms (Closely Related)
assay8attempt11essay8seek8try6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The construction workers were exposed to various hazards on the job site."
"Smoking is a hazard to your health."
"The icy roads posed a hazard to drivers."
"She was unaware of the potential hazard lurking in her own backyard."
"Wearing proper safety equipment is essential for avoiding workplace hazards."
Word Game Points
Is HAZARD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hazard is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HAZARD has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is HAZARD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hazard is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHAZARD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is HAZARD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hazard is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHAZARD has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
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