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Noun

A situation involving exposure to danger

The possibility that something unpleasant or unwelcome will happen

A guess, attempt, or choice made with little or no evidence or knowledge

The state or condition of being about to happen, imminent

A thing that may happen or be the case

Difficulty

Luck of the draw

Element of danger

Seriousness or importance

Excitement associated with danger or the taking of risks

A person or firm that owes money

Downside

The cost incurred in or required for something

To do something despite the danger it may pose

To expose to danger or the risk of loss

To attempt something despite the danger it may pose

To take a risk or chance on

(lead to) To culminate or result in a particular event or consequence

To spend or invest (a lot of) money

To attract or lure by temptation

To throw (something) with a jerk or sudden movement

To attempt or try

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Noun

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A situation involving exposure to danger

source of apprehension

being on the precipice

accident waiting to happen

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“We are choosing not to eat certain types of food because of the risk they pose to our health.”

Noun

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The possibility that something unpleasant or unwelcome will happen

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“Research has indicated that certain medications may reduce the risk of heart disease.”

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A guess, attempt, or choice made with little or no evidence or knowledge

endeavor^US

endeavour^UK

programme^UK

program^US

capitalize^US

jeopardise^UK

jeopardize^US

capitalise^UK

spin of the roulette wheel

speculative enterprise

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The state or condition of being about to happen, imminent

Noun

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A thing that may happen or be the case

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Noun

Difficulty

monkey wrench in the works

other side of the coin

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Noun

Luck of the draw

Noun

Element of danger

Noun

Seriousness or importance

Noun

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Excitement associated with danger or the taking of risks

Noun

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A person or firm that owes money

Noun

Downside

Noun

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The cost incurred in or required for something

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Verb

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To do something despite the danger it may pose

jeopardise^UK

jeopardize^US

capitalize^US

subsidize^US

capitalise^UK

subsidise^UK

stake money on something

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“He knew it was a dicey investment but decided to risk it anyway.”

Verb

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To expose to danger or the risk of loss

endanger

hazard

imperil

jeopardise^UK

jeopardize^US

go out of one's depth

drive a nail into the coffin of

play into one's hands

leave unprotected from

terrorize^US

terrorise^UK

take the liberty of doing

endeavour^UK

endeavor^US

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“He refused to risk his reputation as a scientist by perpetuating falsehoods.”

Verb

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To attempt something despite the danger it may pose

take the bull by the horns

put up a fight against

be forced to contend with

hold the line against

persevere in the face of

go the distance against

come face to face with

come into contact with

set your face against

initiate a discussion with

be in competition with

throw down the gauntlet at

stand up and be countecatd against

get into conflict with

come into conflict with

antagonize^US

antagonise^UK

knock chip off shoulder

meet eyeball-to-eyeball

look straight in the eye

stare out

bear up

disobey

go up against in contest

pitch oneself against

enter into combat with

never say die in the face of

come to close quarters with

go eyeball to eyeball with

discuss something with

neutralise^UK

neutralize^US

stand up and be counted against

be in defiance of

call in question

run counter to

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“After weighing up the pros and cons of meeting my mother-in-law, I decided to risk it.”

Verb

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To take a risk or chance on

“Let's get to the airport early so we don't risk missing our flight.”

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(lead to) To culminate or result in a particular event or consequence

catalyse^UK

catalyze^US

realize^US

realise^UK

instil^UK

instill^US

start the ball rolling

have as a consequence

organise^UK

organize^US

be partly responsible for

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To spend or invest (a lot of) money

sink

invest

plow^US

plough^UK

Verb

To attract or lure by temptation

tantalise^UK

tantalize^US

make your mouth water

enthral^UK

enthrall^US

mesmerize^US

mesmerise^UK

hypnotize^US

magnetize^US

hypnotise^UK

magnetise^UK

lead up the garden path

manoeuvre^UK

galvanize^US

maneuver^US

galvanise^UK

tickle someone's fancy

arouse someone's interest in

be a source of fascination to

tickle one's fancy

arouse the curiosity of

give someone a thrill

arouse one's curiosity

hold

engage one's attention

capture one's imagination

sit up

whet one's appetite

hold one's attention

dangle a carrot in front of

pump up

delight

put someone up to something

victimize^US

victimise^UK

pull the wool over someone's eyes

put on the wrong track

put on an act

give someone a bum steer

pull the wool over one's eyes

pull one's leg

double-talk

rip off

give wrong information to

lead one down the garden path

send on a wild goose chase

take someone for a ride

pull the wool over somebody's eyes

give the wrong impression

leave the door open to

make someone's mouth water

keep hanging on

keep someone hanging on

humour^UK

humor^US

sweep sombeody off his/her feet

make an impression on

flatter into

hold in awe

monopolize^US

monopolise^UK

hold the attention of

give someone a charge

give great pleasure to

put under magic spell

fulfill^US

fulfil^UK

give someone pleasure

buck someone up

make a hit with someone

give pleasure to

buck up

make someone feel good

warm the cockles of the heart

request the pleasure of someone's company

invite out

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Verb

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To throw (something) with a jerk or sudden movement

Verb

To attempt or try

endeavour^UK

endeavor^US

move heaven and earth

labor^US

give it your best shot

make an all-out effort

labour^UK

pull out all the stops

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