Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Risking.
Risking - as a noun
A source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
Example: "Drinking alcohol is a health hazard"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endangermenthazardjeopardyperilHypernyms (Closely Related)
dangerHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
Example: "He saw the rewards but not the risks of crime"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dangerperilHypernyms (Closely Related)
ventureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
risk of infectionRisking - as a verb
Expose to a chance of loss or damage
Example: "We risked losing a lot of money in this venture"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lay on the lineput on the lineHypernyms (Closely Related)
assayattemptessayseektryHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
Example: "When you buy these stocks you are gambling"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adventurechancegamblehazardrun a risktake a chancetake chancesHypernyms (Closely Related)
assayattemptessayseektryHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Word Game Points
Is RISKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, risking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RISKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is RISKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, risking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRISKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is RISKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, risking is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRISKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
