a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; drinking alcohol is a health hazard
[ Syn: jeopardy , peril , risk , endangerment ]
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another; bad luck caused his downfall; we ran into each other by pure chance
an obstacle on a golf course
hazard (n.)
put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation; I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again; I cannot pretend to say that you are wrong
put at risk; I will stake my good reputation for this
[ Syn: venture , adventure , stake , jeopardize ]
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; When you buy these stocks you are gambling
[ Syn: gamble , chance , risk , take chances , adventure , run a risk , take a chance ]