Dangerous

72 words & definitions

fester
For negative feelings to get worse because they are not being dealt with
lurk
(of a person or animal) To be hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something
taint
To contaminate or pollute something.
plight
A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation
tempest
A violent windy storm
shatter
To break or cause to break suddenly and violently into pieces
malady
A disease or ailment
pandemonium
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar
turmoil
A state of agitation or turbulence.
doom
Condemn to certain destruction or death
inferno
A large fire that is dangerously out of control
treacherous
Hazardous or extremely dangerous conditions.
peril
Serious and immediate danger
brinkmanship
The art or practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping, typically in politics
ominous
Giving the impression that something bad, unpleasant or threatening is going to happen.
collide
What happens when a moving object hits something violently
erupt
To explode suddenly after forces can't be held back any longer
noxious
Poisonous or very harmful.
pernicious
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
loom
To appear as a dangerous event that might happen in the near future
burst
To suddenly break apart, spilling its contents, usually as a result of internal pressure.
precarious
Not safe and likely to fall or fail
hysteria
A state of extreme excitement, fear or anger in which a person, or a group of people, loses control of their emotions and starts to cry, laugh, etc.
fatal
Something that can cause death.
volatile
An unstable situation that is likely to get worse quickly
doom
Death, destruction, or some other terrible fate
abyss
A deep or seemingly bottomless hole or chasm.
beast
Something or somebody very difficult or unpleasant to deal with.
blast
To explode or destroy something or someone with explosives, or to break through or hit something with a similar, very strong force
breach
An act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement.
crack
A line on the surface of something where it has split without breaking apart.
crack
To break or cause to break without complete separation of parts, often with a sharp sound.
deluge
A severe flood or overwhelming rush of water.
detonate
To cause something to explode suddenly and violently.
devastation
The state of being overwhelmed or ruined completely.
disastrous
Leading to a complete failure or disaster, causing great damage or suffering
flammable
Easily set on fire; capable of catching fire quickly.
heresy
An opinion or belief that contradicts established norms or accepted standards.
jeopardize
To endanger or threaten the success or safety of something.
malignant
Dangerous and harmful, tending to produce death or deterioration – often describing something destructive or uncontrollably harmful.
onerous
Oppressively heavy or troublesome, often involving responsibility or duty.
meltdown
A sudden and complete failure, especially in a system or process
nosedive
A sudden, steep drop, a sharp decline in condition, success, or stability.
outbreak
A sudden start or increase of something harmful, especially a disease or conflict.
perish
To cease to exist or come to an end; disappear or be destroyed.
plague
A persistent trouble or source of distress, often something that causes great suffering or difficulty.
rampant
Spreading unchecked or uncontrollably, especially in a way that causes harm or disruption, and that is excessive or widespread.
reckless
Acting without thinking about the consequences, often in a dangerous or irresponsible manner.
perilous
Full of danger or risk; hazardous.
risky
Denoting something that exposes someone to risk, often requiring careful consideration or caution before proceeding.
slip
To lose balance and slide or fall accidentally.
splinter
To fragment or shatter, losing unity or cohesion.
tailspin
A rapid loss of control, a state of confusion, panic, or chaos, a sudden and dramatic decline or failure.
unleash
To release something powerful or intense, especially something that has been held back; to set free or allow something to happen without restriction.
tremor
A slight shaking movement, such as one caused by an earthquake or instability; also a subtle or faint sign of emotion, such as fear or excitement in the voice or body.
upheaval
A sudden and dramatic change or disruption, especially one that causes confusion and societal disorder.
addictive
The habit-forming quality of a substance or activity that causes someone to become dependent on using it or doing it.
precipice
A very sleep side of a cliff or a mountain.
caustic
Sarcastic or severely critical, often in a hurtful or biting manner; or able to burn or corrode organic tissue, typically referring to chemicals or substances.
shock
To cause someone to feel surprised and upset.
tinderbox
A volatile or tense environment, emotionally or politically charged, likely to erupt in violence or conflict.
decay
To gradually deteriorate or break down, becoming weaker and more damaged.
incendiary
Likely to cause fire, violence, strong feelings, or anger.
conflagration
a large fire that causes a lot of damage; or a large and violent event.
doomsday
The end of the world, or a time when something very bad will happen, such as great destruction.
casualty
A person killed or injured in a war or accident.
boobytrap
A seemngly harmless object containing a concealed explosive device designed to kill or injure anyone who touches it.
crash
To hit something with force, causing damage and a loud noise.
thorny
Causing distress, difficulty, or trouble.
monstrous
Abnormally bad or shocking
liability
Being legally responsible for something
scorching
Very hot.