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danger A situation or thing that poses a risk of injury, loss, or harm. ■ The spider was dangerously close to my face., Something that is likely to result in failure or loss. ■ "I failed the math test - it was a total danger to my GPA."
hazardous adj. Characterized by or associated with danger, especially physical danger. Something that is hazardous often requires extreme caution or protective measures. ■ "The construction worker accidentally fell off the scaffolding while installing hazardous chemicals. He ended up in the hospital but was lucky to survive."
Apprehension A feeling of fear, anxiety or unease caused by the presence or imminence of danger. ■ John had apprehension about the possibility of failing the test, but he ended up acing it!
bells A large, noisy object that is used to alert people of danger or important events. Also known as "chimes" or "ding-a-lings." ■ "When the bells ring, it means there's a sale at the mall!
Black An incredibly dark color, usually associated with evil or danger. ■ "I'm going to black out the lights in my room so I can concentrate on my homework."
blithely Adverb. Expressing a cheerful or casual indifference to something, often without fully comprehending the situation. ■ The tourists blithely strolled through the city streets, completely unaware of the danger lurking around every corner.
Brave A person who is willing to take big risks and do something despite being afraid. ■ "Despite the danger, the brave firefighter bravely rushed into the burning building to rescue the trapped kitten."
brazen having or showing a complete lack of shame, especially in the face of danger or difficulty. ■ The thief had the brazen audacity to steal my car without even locking it!
Chickened To become cowardly or afraid in the face of danger or opposition. ■ "He chickened out and didn't go to the party."
chickening The act of becoming increasingly nervous or cowardly, often in response to perceived danger or difficulty. ■ "I used to be brave, but I started chickening out when I had to give a public speech."
condoned The act of officially approving or permitting something that is illegal or wrong, usually by a higher authority. ■ "The police condoned the illegal street race, allowing it to continue despite the danger to participants and spectators."
courage The ability to face danger, fear or difficulty with bravery and determination. ■ Despite his fear of spiders, John showed immense courage by facing a room full of tarantulas to retrieve his lost phone.
coward A person who lacks courage or bravery, often in the face of danger. ■ He's such a coward that he can't even go on a rollercoaster.
Cowardly adjective: Of or pertaining to a person who lacks courage and is easily intimidated by danger or difficulty. ■ "That guy was so cowardly, he ran away from the fight before it even started."
Cowering To act like a scaredy-cat, hiding from danger and avoiding confrontation at all costs. ■ "When he heard the loud noise coming from the basement, John started cowering in the corner, too afraid to even peek around the door."
Crimson A bright, fiery red color, often associated with blood or danger. ■ John accidentally spilled his cup of crimson hot chocolate all over his shirt.
daring An act of great courage or recklessness, often involving danger. ■ That stunt on the tightrope was a true display of daring.
deteriorated To become so bad or poor that it is unfit for use or consumption. ■ The once-luxurious car had deteriorated to the point where it was a danger to drive.
dodged To avoid or evade something, especially danger or difficulty. ■ "I dodged the question by saying I don't know."
drumming The act of beating drums, often to signal danger or to communicate a message. ■ "The monkeys were drumming on the jungle drums, warning everyone that there was a tiger nearby!
endanger To put or cause to be in danger of harm, injury, or death. ■ The reckless driver endangered the lives of all the passengers in the car.
Endangered Being in a state of danger, especially due to the presence of predators or other threats. ■ "The spotted leopard is an endangered species due to habitat loss and poaching."
endangering To put oneself or someone else in danger, often by engaging in reckless behavior. ■ "John's stunt endangered not only himself but also the entire audience.
Escape To make a sudden and hasty departure from a place or situation, often due to danger or fear. ■ "I knew I had to escape when I saw the spider crawling towards me on the ceiling."
evacuated To leave a place quickly and in an orderly manner, often due to danger or emergency. ■ "When the bomb dropped, everyone evacuated the building in a panic."
fear A feeling of intense anxiety or apprehension caused by the presence or imminence of danger. ■ "I had a fear of spiders, but I learned that they're actually really cute when you get to know them."
fearing An intense feeling of dread or anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger. ■ "I'm fearing for my job after that terrible performance review."
fraught Full of danger, difficulty or risk. Something that is burdened with problems. ■ "The project was fraught with delays and budget cuts, but in the end it was a huge success!"
Fugitive A person or thing that is fleeing from danger. ■ "The fugitive ran for their life when they heard the approaching sirens."
grave A very serious and solemn situation, often involving death or danger. ■ "I told my wife she drew her eyebrows too high. She looked at me grave."
gravest The most serious, solemn, and grave situation possible. ■ When the captain of the ship announced that they had hit an iceberg, the passengers knew that they were in the gravest danger possible.
hazard Something that presents a risk or danger, often unpredictable and potentially harmful. ■ Be careful not to trip over the hazardous pile of banana peels on the floor!
Hero A person of great courage and bravery, who is celebrated for their heroic deeds. ■ After hearing about the danger facing the city, the local firefighter sprang into action without hesitation. He was truly a real-life hero.
Heroic Adjective describing someone who is brave and selfless in the face of danger. ■ "The heroic firefighter saved the day by jumping into a burning building to rescue a kitten."
hid To secretly and quickly move out of sight, often with the intention of avoiding detection or escaping from danger. ■ When the police arrived at the scene, John quickly hid behind the nearest tree to avoid being caught.
holler To make a loud, hoarse, and typically harsh sound that is used to draw attention or signal danger. ■ "The bear hollered when it saw the picnickers, causing them to drop their sandwiches and run for cover."
Horror A feeling of extreme fear or dread caused by the presence or imminence of danger. ■ "I had a horror when I saw my boss standing in the hallway with his arms crossed, staring at me."
hot A temperature that is excessively high, to the point of causing discomfort or danger. ■ John accidentally left his hot sauce on the stove and now his kitchen is on fire!
jeopardized To be put in danger or risk, often as a result of some careless or foolish action. ■ "When she decided to jump off the roof to retrieve her phone, she really jeopardized her life.
Jeopardy The danger of losing or being lost; risk. ■ "I forgot my keys and now I'm in jeopardy of not making it to work on time."
jumped The act of suddenly and quickly moving both feet off the ground, usually to escape danger or avoid something. ■ "I jumped over the fence to get away from the angry dog."
lifeline A thin rope or cord used to support or hold something up, especially a person in danger of falling. ■ When the hiker's lifeline snapped, he plummeted into the river with a splash!
lights A device that emits light, typically used for illumination or to signal danger. ■ "I forgot to turn off the lights when I left the room. Now it's pitch black and I can't see anything!"
lookouts A person or thing that keeps watch, especially for danger. ■ "The lookout on the tallest tower had a great view of the city, but also had to endure countless hours of boredom as nothing ever happened."
Mission A task or undertaking with a specific goal, usually involving some level of danger or risk. ■ "James' mission was to steal the secret formula for world domination, but he accidentally stole the recipe for a killer dessert instead."
mongoose A small, furry mammal that is known for its agility and ability to escape danger. ■ "The mongoose may be small, but it can still outrun a cheetah!
Panics A sudden, overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety, often caused by a perceived threat or danger. ■ She started to panic when she realized she had lost her wallet.
Pitches A loud, high-pitched sound used to signal danger or attract attention. ■ The alarm on my phone pitches when I receive a new message.
Protection1 A means of defense or safeguard against harm, danger, or misfortune; a shield or barrier to prevent injury or damage. ■ "The ball is under protection!" exclaimed the nervous soccer goalkeeper as he dove to catch it.
Protection2 The act of shielding or safeguarding someone or something from harm, danger, or unwanted attention. ■ "I need protection from my overbearing in-laws during family gatherings. Can you recommend a good force field?"