Vocabulário Essencial para o Exame SAT - Danos e Perigo

to put something or someone in danger of harm, loss, or suffering

pôr em perigo

to endanger a person or thing

pôr em perigo

to indicate a potential danger or risk to someone or something

ameaçar

to put someone or something in danger, particularly by being careless

to cause or impose something unpleasant, harmful, or unwelcome upon someone or something

infligir

to cause pain, suffering, or distress, often as a result of illness, injury, or hardship

afligir

to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material

contaminar

to create problems for someone, resulting in hardship

incomodar

to cause severe damage or destruction

estragar

to make someone or something weaker or less effective

debilitar

to kill large groups of people

dizimar

to wait in a concealed location and launch a surprise attack on a target

atacar de tocaia

to cause severe destruction or damage

devastar

to degrade or tarnish something pure and perfect, especially the reputation of someone

manchar

to make people believe someone or something is not trustworthy or reliable

to reveal the exaggeration or falseness of a belief, claim, idea, etc.

desmerecer

the harmful effects or potential for harm caused by a substance to living organisms or the environment

toxicidade

an unpleasant, sad, or difficult situation

condição

unable to cause harm

inofensivo

appearing threatening or dangerous

ameaçador

presenting danger or threat, particularly to people's health or safety

perigoso

not useful for friendly relations or mutual cooperation

inimigo

characterized by a strong intent to harm or cause trouble

venenoso

having the ability to cause damage or destruction, especially through chemical reactions

corrosivo

damaging to health both physically and mentally by being poisonous or unpleasant

nocivo

harsh, providing an environment where life or growth is difficult or impossible

inóspito

easily affected by external factors

suscetível

not affected, and immune to harm, change, disrespect, or destruction

inviolável

not likely to cause damage, harm, or danger

inócuo

giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

sinistro

causing severe damage, destruction, or emotional distress

devastador

capable of causing death

letal

dangerous for not being stable or reliable

traiçoeiro

impossible to become fixed or right again

irreparável

causing a great deal of harm, suffering, or damage

catastrófico