Danger vs. Risk
Difference Between Danger and Risk
Dangernoun
Exposure to likely harm; peril.
Risknoun
(countable) A possible adverse event or outcome
Dangernoun
An instance or cause of likely harm.
Risknoun
The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.
There is risk of being brutalized, arrested, imprisoned and tortured, all because I want you to know the truth about this matter.Dangernoun
(obsolete) Mischief.
Risknoun
The magnitude of possible loss consequent to a decision or event.
Dangernoun
The stop indication of a signal (usually in the phrase "at danger").
The north signal was at danger because of the rockslide.Risknoun
The potential (conventionally negative) effect of an event, determined by combining the likelihood of the event occurring with the effect should it occur.
Dangernoun
(obsolete) Ability to harm; someone's dominion or power to harm or penalise. See in one's danger, below.
Risknoun
An entity insured by an insurer or the specific uncertain events that the insurer underwrites.
Dangernoun
(obsolete) Liability.
Riskverb
(transitive) To incur risk of (something).
Dangernoun
(obsolete) Difficulty; sparingness.
Riskverb
(transitive) To incur risk of harming or jeopardizing.
Dangernoun
(obsolete) Coyness; disdainful behavior.
Riskverb
(transitive) To incur risk as a result of (doing something).
Dangerverb
(obsolete) To claim liability.
Risknoun
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune;
drinking alcohol is a health hazardDangerverb
(obsolete) To imperil; to endanger.
Risknoun
a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury;
he saw the rewards but not the risks of crimethere was a danger he would do the wrong thingDangerverb
(obsolete) To run the risk.
Risknoun
the probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred
Dangernoun
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury;
you are in no dangerthere was widespread danger of diseaseRisknoun
the probability of being exposed to an infectious agent
Dangernoun
a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury;
he saw the rewards but not the risks of crimethere was a danger he would do the wrong thingRiskverb
expose to a chance of loss or damage;
We risked losing a lot of money in this ventureWhy risk your life?Dangernoun
a cause of pain or injury or loss;
he feared the dangers of traveling by airRiskverb
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome;
When you buy these stocks you are gamblingDangernoun
a dangerous place;
He moved out of danger
