かねない

expression, suffix

could; might; is capable of; may well

Attaches to the -masu stem of a verb to express that a negative or undesirable outcome is quite possible. Often used in warnings or when pointing out risks.

See also: 兼ねる

• そんなことを言いうと、彼かれを傷きずつけかねない。

  Saying something like that could hurt him.

• このままでは大だい事じ故こになりかねない。

  At this rate, it could turn into a major accident.