Hazard — synonyms, definition

1. hazard (Noun)

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hazard (Noun) — A source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune. ex. "drinking alcohol is a health hazard"

hazard (Noun) — An unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another.

hazard (Noun) — An obstacle on a golf course.

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2. hazard (Verb)

bet chance compromise dare discredit endanger gamble guess imperil jeopardise jeopardize lay a wager offer plunge pretend risk run a risk speculate stake take a chance • • •

hazard (Verb) — Put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation.

hazard (Verb) — Put at risk. ex. "I will hazard my good reputation for this"

hazard (Verb) — Take a risk in the hope of a favourable outcome. ex. "When you buy these stocks you are hazarding"

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