risk

US /rɪsk/

UK /rɪsk/

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a situation involving exposure to danger

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Smoking increases the risk of heart disease.

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There's a high risk of failure if we don't plan carefully.

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danger peril hazard jeopardy threat

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expose (someone or something) to danger, harm, or loss

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You risk your life every time you drive without a seatbelt.

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They decided to risk everything on one last attempt.

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jeopardize endanger imperil venture gamble

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at-risk at risk high-risk low-risk risk management risk-taking risk assessment