Synonyms for Dangerous & Similar Words
Definition of dangerous
- adjective
- involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm; "a dangerous criminal"; "a dangerous bridge"; "unemployment reached dangerous proportions"
- causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm; "a dangerous operation"; "a grave situation"; "a grave illness"; "grievous bodily harm"; "a serious wound"; "a serious turn of events"; "a severe case of pneumonia"; "a life-threatening disease"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "dangerous"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like breakneck, chanceful, chancy can replace "dangerous" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 20 alternatives available, "dangerous" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Dangerous" in song lyrics
See how dangerous is used in real songs:
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"If what you say is true, the Shaolin and the Wu-Tang, could be dangerous"
60 Second Assassin — Sword Style -
"The Shaolin and the Wu-Tang, could be dangerous"
60 Second Assassin — Sword Style -
"The verb specialist armed and dangerous"
7L & Esoteric f/ Army of the Pharaohs — This is War