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hazard in Malay

bahaya

UK/ˈhæzəd//ˈhæzɚd/

hazard in Malay: bahaya. In English, hazard means a game of chance played with dice, usually for monetary stakes, popular mainly from 14th c. to 19th c.

Malay words for hazard

the chance of suffering harm
bahaya

English meaning of hazard

  1. noun A game of chance played with dice, usually for monetary stakes, popular mainly from 14th c. to 19th c.
  2. noun Chance; accident, unpredictability.
  3. noun The risk of some loss or harm; danger, peril, the chance of an adverse outcome.
  4. noun A situation involving such a risk of harm or loss; (later also) a person or object which poses such a risk, something seen as a source of danger or difficulty.

Full definition of hazard

hazard in a sentence

  • He encountered the enemy at the hazard of his reputation and life.
  • The video game involves guiding a character on a skateboard past all kinds of hazards.
  • I'll hazard a guess.

Synonyms of hazard

All synonyms of hazard

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Questions about hazard in Malay

What is the meaning of hazard in Malay?
Hazard in Malay is bahaya.
Apakah maksud hazard dalam bahasa Melayu?
Hazard: bahaya.
What does hazard mean in English?
Hazard means a game of chance played with dice, usually for monetary stakes, popular mainly from 14th c. to 19th c.

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