Main entry: dangerous, grave, grievous, life-threatening, serious, severe
Definition: causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
Usage: a dangerous operation; a grave situation; a grave illness; grievous bodily harm; a serious wound; a serious turn of events; a severe case of pneumonia; a life-threatening disease
Definition: involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
Usage: a dangerous criminal; a dangerous bridge; unemployment reached dangerous proportions