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to hazard
01
to put someone or something at danger or risk
Transitive: to hazard sth
Examples
Neglecting safety procedures can hazard the well-being of workers.
Improper handling of chemicals may hazard environmental contamination.
02
to state an opinion, guess, suggestion, etc. even though there are chances of one being wrong
Transitive: to hazard an opinion or guess
Examples
He hesitated but decided to hazard a guess about the answer.
She did n't want to hazard an opinion on the matter without more information.
03
to take a chance or risk, hoping for a positive result or outcome
Transitive: to hazard an action
Examples
She was willing to hazard a new approach in hopes of improving the project ’s results.
They hazarded a trip across the mountains, hoping the weather would hold.
Hazard
01
something that poses a risk or danger
Examples
The slippery floor was a major hazard in the workplace, leading to several accidents.
Smoking is a well-known health hazard that can lead to serious diseases.
02
an unpredictable or unknown factor that influences outcomes, often in events, experiments, or decisions
Examples
The experiment 's outcome depended on several hazards beyond the researchers' control.
The stock market involves hazards that make long-term predictions difficult.
03
a designed obstacle or challenge on a golf course, such as a sand trap or water feature
Examples
The golfer struggled to avoid the water hazard.
Sand bunkers are common hazards on professional courses.
