hazard
//ˈhæzərd//
Noun
hazardSingular
hazardsPlural
1
A danger or risk that could cause harm, injury, or loss
Icy roads are a serious hazard for drivers in winter.
2
An obstacle or difficulty on a golf course, such as a bunker or water trap
The ball landed in a water hazard on the 15th hole.
Verb
1
To risk or venture something, especially a guess or suggestion
I would hazard a guess that she's about 30 years old.
2
To expose to danger or risk
He would never hazard his family's safety for money.