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hazard
noun
verb
an obstacle on a golf course
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ˈhæzɚd
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noun
an obstacle on a golf course
noun
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
“bad luck caused his downfall”
noun
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
“drinking alcohol is a health hazard”
verb
put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation
“I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again”
verb
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
“When you buy these stocks you are gambling”
verb
put at risk
“I will stake my good reputation for this”
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Example Sentences
bad luck caused his downfall
we ran into each other by pure chance
drinking alcohol is a health hazard
I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again
I cannot pretend to say that you are wrong
When you buy these stocks you are gambling
I will stake my good reputation for this
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