Risk
/ɹɪsk/
Risk is a noun and verb with 4 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.
“2006, Trever Ramsey on BBC News website, Exercise 'cuts skin cancer risk' read at http//news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4764535.stm on 14 May 2006”
- A possible adverse event or outcome
verb
- To incur risk of harming or jeopardizing.
- To incur risk as a result of (doing something).
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Synonyms
danger hazard peril
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