a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; drinking alcohol is a health hazard

[ Syn: hazard , jeopardy , risk , endangerment ]

a state of danger involving risk

[ Syn: riskiness ]

a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury; he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime; there was a danger he would do the wrong thing

[ Syn: risk , danger ]

pose a threat to; present a danger to; The pollution is endangering the crops

[ Syn: endanger , jeopardize , jeopardise , menace , threaten , imperil ]

put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position

[ Syn: queer , expose , scupper , endanger ]