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dangerous

dan·ger·ous [ dáynjərəss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. likely to cause harm: likely to cause or result in harm or injury

2. involving risk: involving risk or difficulty
The business is in a dangerous financial position.


dan·ger·ous·ly adverb
dan·ger·ous·ness noun
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