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mishap vs hazard

hazard vs mishap

mishap and hazard both are nouns.

mishap is not a verb while hazard is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mishap Yes No No No
hazard Yes No Yes No
As nouns, hazard is a hypernym of mishap; that is, hazard is a word with a broader meaning than mishap:
  • mishap: an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
  • hazard: an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
Other hypernyms of mishap include chance, fortune, luck.
mishap (noun) hazard (noun)
an instance of misfortune an obstacle on a golf course
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
mishap (verb) hazard (verb)
put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
put at risk
Difference between mishap and hazard

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