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risk Definition
(n)
a
source
of
danger
;
a
possibility
of
incurring
loss
or
misfortune
; "
drinking
alcohol
is
a
health
hazard
"
(n)
a
venture
undertaken
without
regard
to
possible
loss
or
injury
; "
he
saw
the
rewards
but
not
the
risks
of
crime
"; "
there
was
a
danger
he
would
do
the
wrong
thing
"
(n)
the
probability
of
becoming
infected
given
that
exposure
to
an
infectious
agent
has
occurred
(n)
the
probability
of
being
exposed
to
an
infectious
agent
(v)
expose
to
a
chance
of
loss
or
damage
; "
We
risked
losing
a
lot
of
money
in
this
venture
"; "
Why
risk
your
life
?"
(v)
take
a
risk
in
the
hope
of
a
favorable
outcome
; "
When
you
buy
these
stocks
you
are
gambling
"
risk Synonyms
adventure
chance
danger
gamble
hazard
jeopardy
lay on the line
peril
put on the line
risk
risk of exposure
risk of infection
run a risk
take a chance
take chances
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