⚠️risk

verb
/rɪsk/

Meaning

to expose to danger or loss; to take a chance
a situation involving exposure to danger; the possibility of something bad happening
the possibility of harm, loss, or danger

Example Sentences

He risked his life to save the child.

Taking this investment carries a high risk of losing money.

There is a risk of rain this afternoon.

Synonyms

endanger, hazard, jeopardize, venture, danger, peril, threat
Entry 1
endanger, hazard, jeopardize, venture
Entry 2
danger, hazard, peril, threat
Entry 3
danger, hazard, threat, peril

Antonyms

protect, secure, safeguard, preserve, safety, security, certainty
Entry 1
protect, secure, safeguard, preserve
Entry 2
safety, security, certainty
Entry 3
safety, security

Collocations

risk life, take risk, high risk, risk everything, take a risk, risk assessment, risk of
Entry 1
risk life, take risk, high risk, risk everything
Entry 2
high risk, take a risk, risk assessment
Entry 3
take a risk, high risk, risk of, risk assessment

More Example Sentences

I simply chose not to take the risk.

We were too scared to take that risk.

They are reluctant to take risks again.

We chose not to take that risky route again.

They will avoid risky shortcuts from now on.

I voted against the idea because it was risky.

They’d rather not take risks with their savings.

They avoid taking unnecessary risks at any cost.

He relies on guessing completely, and that’s risky.

They are slow to decide whenever the choices are risky.

Related Vocabularies

to speak to or treat someone with disrespect or scorn
to separate or remove something from something else
to jump high or far; to move quickly with large steps
to lie in warmth and light; to enjoy something pleasurable
to take someone's position of power illegally or by force
to begin to be; to develop into

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