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uhka — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • danger noun The possibility of harm, injury, or death.
  • face noun The front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • hazard noun A source of danger or risk of harm.
  • menace noun A serious threat or source of danger.
  • threat noun A statement expressing intent to harm or punish someone.

Senses

uhka is used for these senses in English:

  • face (figurative) Presence; sight; front.
  • hazard The chance of suffering harm; danger, peril, risk of loss. [from 16th c.]
  • menace A perceived threat or danger. [a. 1300]
  • threat An expression of intent to injure or punish another.

danger — full definition

  1. noun The possibility of harm, injury, or death.
  2. noun A specific person or thing that is likely to cause harm.

face — full definition

  1. noun The front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
  2. noun One's reputation, dignity, or standing in the eyes of others.
  3. noun The front or outer surface of an object, such as a clock, cliff, or building.
  4. verb To have the front pointed toward something, or to be positioned opposite it.
  5. verb To confront or deal with a difficult situation, person, or fact.

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