RUN A RISK Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the phrase run a risk. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase run a risk. (close relations)

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Definition of RUN A RISK


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	gamble				verb, nounv, n
	noun • money that is risked for possible monetary gain • a risky act or venture verb • take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome • play games for money
	hazard				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune • an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another • an obstacle on a golf course verb • put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation • put at risk • take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
	endanger				verbv
	verb • pose a threat to; present a danger to • put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
	imperil				verbv
	verb • pose a threat to; present a danger to
	jeopardize				verbv
	verb • pose a threat to; present a danger to • put at risk
	venture				verb, nounv, n
	noun • any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome • an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits • a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit verb • proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers • put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation • put at risk
	adventure				nounn
	noun • a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful) verb • take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome • put at risk
	chance				nounn
	noun • a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances • an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another • a risk involving danger • a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible • the possibility of future success adjective satellite • occurring or appearing or singled out by chance verb • be the case by chance • take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome • come upon, as if by accident; meet with
	risk				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • 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 verb • expose to a chance of loss or damage • take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
	take a chance
	verb • take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
	take chances
	verb • take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

Here is a list of related hypernyms for run a risk, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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