danger

Derived from Old French 'Dangier', which means 'to be able' or 'to have power over'.

NOUN (1)
[/ˈdeɪn.dʒər/en-US]
peligro literal / riesgo / menaza / peligrosidad / concepto de peligro untranslatable (No direct equivalent concept in SPANISH)
Synonyms hazard formal , threat , risk
Antonyms safety , security

The possibility of suffering harm, injury, or loss; a situation or thing that poses a risk or threat.

plural
dangers
  • The climbers faced many dangers on the steep mountain.
  • Smoking is a serious health danger.
  • The child was in danger of falling into the pool.