transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈdān-jə-rəs; ˈdān-jərs, -zhrəs ]
adjective
Date: 15th century
1. : exposing to or involving danger
a dangerous job
2. : able or likely to inflict injury or harm
a dangerous man
• dan·ger·ous·ly adverb
• dan·ger·ous·ness noun
Synonyms:
dangerous , hazardous , precarious , perilous , risky mean bringing or involving the chance of loss or injury. dangerous applies to something that may cause harm or loss unless dealt with carefully
soldiers on a dangerous mission
hazardous implies great and continuous risk of harm or failure
claims that smoking is hazardous to your health
precarious suggests both insecurity and uncertainty
earned a precarious living by gambling
perilous strongly implies the immediacy of danger
perilous mountain roads
risky often applies to a known and accepted danger
shied away from risky investments