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hazard

UK
/ˈhæz.əd/
US
/ˈhæz.ɚd/

Translations

hazardnoun
hazards
pl
UK
/ˈhæz.əd/
US
/ˈhæz.ɚd/
The old building was considered a fire hazard due to its outdated electrical wiring.
Le vieux bâtiment était considéré comme un danger d’incendie en raison de son câblage électrique obsolète.
Navigating the rocky terrain was a significant hazard for the hikers.
La traversée du terrain rocailleux était un obstacle important pour les randonneurs.
Navigating the rocky terrain was a significant hazard for the hikers.
La traversée du terrain rocailleux représentait un risque important pour les randonneurs.
Additional translations
obstacleGolf.
Synonyms
risk
threat to safety
threat of harm
threatening situation
peril
threat
danger
hazardverb
hazarded
Past Simple
hazarded
Past Participle
hazarding
Gerund
UK
/ˈhæz.əd/
US
/ˈhæz.ɚd/
hasarderSoutenu.
She hazarded a comment about the new policy during the meeting.
Elle a hasardé une remarque sur la nouvelle politique pendant la réunion.
The company wouldn't hazard its reputation by releasing an unfinished product.
L’entreprise ne hasarderait pas sa réputation en lançant un produit inachevé.
Synonyms
expose
jeopardize
endanger
venture
risk
hazardadjective
UK
/ˈhæz.əd/
US
/ˈhæz.ɚd/
Attributive use before nouns, e.g., hazard pay, hazard lights.
de risqueEmploi attributif.
Employees working with toxic chemicals receive hazard pay.
Les employés qui travaillent avec des produits chimiques toxiques reçoivent une prime de risque.
Synonyms
dangerous
risky
perilous
unsafe
hazardous
precarious
treacherous
chancy
uncertain
dicey

Definitions

hazardnoun
A potential source of danger or harm.
The old building was considered a fire hazard due to its outdated electrical wiring.
An obstacle or difficulty that must be overcome.
Navigating the rocky terrain was a significant hazard for the hikers.
In golf, a bunker or other obstacle on a course.
The golfer's ball landed in the sand hazard, making the next shot more challenging.
hazardverb
To expose to danger or risk.
The company wouldn't hazard its reputation by releasing an unfinished product.
To venture to say something.
She hazarded a comment about the new policy during the meeting.
hazardadjective
Used attributively, relating to or involving danger or risk.
Employees working with toxic chemicals receive hazard pay.
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