Dangerous

72 words & definitions

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