As a Noun: 1. The possibility that someone may be harmed or killed. English = danger. 2. Something that is likely to harm you. English = threat. 3. Behaviour which is intended to hurt or kill people, for example hitting or kicking or using guns or bombs. English = violence. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To be able or likely to hurt or harm you. English = (be) dangerous, (be) threatening; threaten. 2. To behave in a way that is intended to hurt or kill people, for example hitting or kicking or using guns or bombs; to be something that is likely to hurt or kill people. English = (be) violent.