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/ˈdeɪndʒərəs/- 1likely to harm or kill someone, or to damage or destroy something
a dangerous dog
a dangerous stretch of road
Air pollution has reached dangerous levels in some cities.
highly dangerous:an exciting but highly dangerous sport
potentially dangerous:Children are taught to avoid potentially dangerous situations.
dangerous to:It is not yet known whether these chemicals are dangerous to humans.
it is dangerous (for someone) to do something:It’s dangerous to walk around here on your own at night.
- 2likely to have a bad effect or to cause a problem
Mr Ashley is playing a dangerous game, pretending to support both parties.
it is dangerous (for someone) to do something:It is extremely dangerous for you to get involved in this.
a dangerous precedent (=a decision that others will follow and that will cause problems):The sacking of Mr Nolan could set a dangerous precedent.
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