Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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sword of Damocles | Yes | No | No | No |
hazard | Yes | No | Yes | No |
sword of Damocles (noun) | hazard (noun) |
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a constant and imminent peril | an obstacle on a golf course |
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 |
sword of Damocles (verb) | hazard (verb) |
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put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation | |
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome | |
put at risk |