Risk
Risk noun - Something that may cause injury or harm.
Snag
Snag noun - A danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized.
Usage example: we ran into a slight snag the night before the show
Nearby Word: snagged
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| constant | constant risk | constant snag |
| little | little risk | little snag |
| slight | slight risk | slight snag |
| major | major risk | major snag |
| Other adjectives: possible, bigger. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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She also insists on not using capes to avoid the risk of Cape Snag.
Source: Fashion Designer
Cite this Source
Snag and Risk. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/risk/snag
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