risk Antonyms
Meaning of risk
risk (n)
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
the probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred
the probability of being exposed to an infectious agent
risk (v)
expose to a chance of loss or damage
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
risk (n.)
Hazard; danger; peril; exposure to loss, injury, or destruction.
Hazard of loss; liabillity to loss in property.
To expose to risk, hazard, or peril; to venture; as, to risk goods on board of a ship; to risk one's person in battle; to risk one's fame by a publication.
To incur the risk or danger of; as, to risk a battle.
risk Sentence Examples
- Investing in high-growth stocks carries a significant risk of losing your capital.
- The risk of heart disease increases with age and unhealthy lifestyle choices.
- Driving under the influence of alcohol comes with a high risk of accidents.
- Undertaking extreme sports involves an inherent risk of injury or even death.
- Starting a business requires taking financial risks associated with expenses and uncertain revenue.
- Medical treatments may pose risks that need to be carefully weighed against potential benefits.
- The risk of identity theft has become prevalent with the rise of online transactions.
- Exploring new career paths often entails risks of leaving behind established comfort zones.
- Every investment decision should consider the risk tolerance of the individual.
- Playing in traffic poses a serious risk for both children and adults alike.
FAQs About the word risk
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune, a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury, the probability of becoming i
danger,threat, trouble,hazard, menace, peril,imminence, trap, snare, pitfall
shield, protection,protection, guard, guard, shield, ward, ward, refuge,harbor
Investing in high-growth stocks carries a significant risk of losing your capital.
The risk of heart disease increases with age and unhealthy lifestyle choices.
Driving under the influence of alcohol comes with a high risk of accidents.
Undertaking extreme sports involves an inherent risk of injury or even death.
