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hazard
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[ noun ] a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
Examples "drinking alcohol is a health hazard" Used in print (Organic Gardening and Farming,...)It is thick , much like an egg_plant 's skin , so that poison sprays , if they are used , present no hazard to the consumer . (Richard I. McCosh, "Recreation Site Selection"...)Look at the trees as to size and interest , the amount of shade they provide , how healthy they are , the problems of maintenance , fire hazards , wind throw , etcetera . Related terms danger health_hazard occupational_hazard sword_of_damocles endanger risk gamble venture |
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[ noun ] an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
Examples "bad luck caused his downfall" "we ran into each other by pure chance" Used in print (Dan McLachlan, Jr., "Communication Networks and...)Since the hazards of poor communication are so great , p can be justified as a habitable site only on the basis of unusual productivity such_as is made available by a waterfall for milling purposes , a mine , or a sugar_maple camp . Related terms |
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[ verb ] put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation
Examples "I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again" "I cannot pretend to say that you are wrong" Used in print (The American-German Review,...)Again Steinberg was cautious and replied with a smile that he was not exposed to_it enough to hazard comments . |
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[ verb ] take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
Synonyms run_a_risk take_a_chance gamble risk adventure take_chances chance Examples "When you buy these stocks you are gambling" |
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[ verb ] put at risk
Synonyms Examples "I will stake my good reputation for this" Related terms |
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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 7483
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[ noun ] (golf) an obstacle on a golf course
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