risk

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