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Noun A situation involving exposure to danger danger threat peril jeopardy menace distress endangerment imperilment pitfall trouble liability accident consequence flyer liableness harm's way “We are choosing not to eat certain types of food because of the risk they pose to our health.” Verb To do something despite the danger it may pose chance gamble venture wager plunge stab stake shot in the dark “He knew it was a dicey investment, but decided to take a risk anyway.” Noun The possibility that something unpleasant or unwelcome will happen likelihood possibility probability prospect chance imminence uncertainty unpredictability hazard insecurity opportunity perilousness precariousness riskiness speculation contingency exposedness exposure fear instability leap in the dark “Research has indicated that certain medications may reduce the risk of heart disease.” Verb To place in danger endanger hazard imperil jeopardiseUK jeopardizeUS venture gamble dare compromise wager adventure bet chance gamble with menace peril expose jeopard jeopardy speculate put at risk put in danger expose to danger lay bare put in jeopardy put on the line be caught short leap before looking leave to luck play with fire run the chance run the risk hang by a thread run the risk of go out of one's depth skate on thin ice “He refused to risk his reputation as a scientist by perpetuating falsehoods.” Verb To attempt something despite the danger it may pose attempt brave confront face defy encounter tackle meet beard defy danger take a chance on take a chance with take on take the plunge take a chance take a flyer take a header take a plunge “After weighing up the pros and cons of meeting my mother-in-law, I decided to risk it.” Verb To take a chance on chance venture tempt hazard adventure gamble on take a chance on stand a chance of take the risk of “Let's get to the airport early so we don't risk missing our flight.” Find more words! 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