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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

causal agent, cause, causal agency go
any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results

danger go
a cause of pain or injury or loss

risk, peril, hazard, jeopardy, endangerment
a source of danger

noun.state

4 Subcategories

health hazard go
hazard to the health of those exposed to it
moral hazard go
(economics) the lack of any incentive to guard against a risk when you are protected against it (as by insurance)
occupational hazard go
any condition of a job that can result in illness or injury
sword of Damocles go
a constant and imminent peril