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HAZARDS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Hazards.

Hazards - as a noun

A source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

Example: "Drinking alcohol is a health hazard"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endangerment16jeopardy21peril7risk8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
danger8
Hyponyms (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)
chance13fortune10luck10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
phenomenon17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An obstacle on a golf course

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
obstacle12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hazards - 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)
guess6pretend10venture10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
speculate13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Put at risk

Example: "I will stake my good reputation for this"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adventure13jeopardize29stake9venture10

Take 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 chances
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assay8attempt11essay8seek8try6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"It is important to be aware of the hazards associated with hiking in the mountains."
"Safety measures should be implemented to reduce the hazards in the workplace."
"Exposure to toxic chemicals poses serious health hazards."
"The construction site is filled with various hazards that need to be carefully managed."
"The warning signs indicate potential hazards in the area."
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Word Game Points

Is HAZARDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hazards is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HAZARDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is HAZARDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hazards is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HAZARDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is HAZARDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hazards is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HAZARDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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