Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
extreme-danger
noun
/ɪkˈstriːm ˈdeɪndʒər/
Definition
A situation that poses a severe and immediate threat to safety or well-being.
Examples
- Climbing without proper equipment can put a person in extreme danger.
- During the storm, the residents were warned about the extreme danger of flooding.
- The explorers faced extreme danger in the uncharted territory.
Meaning
Extreme danger refers to a level of risk that is significantly heightened, where there is a strong possibility of harm or injury occurring.
Synonyms
- imminent threat
- grave risk
- serious peril
- acute hazard