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Synonyms for hang by a thread

verb take a chance
  • compromise
  • defy
  • endanger
  • imperil
  • jeopardize
  • adventure
  • beard
  • brave
  • chance
  • confront
  • dare
  • encounter
  • face
  • gamble
  • hazard
  • jeopardy
  • meet
  • menace
  • peril
  • plunge
  • speculate
  • tackle
  • venture
  • wager
  • be caught short
  • defy danger
  • expose to danger
  • go out of one's depth
  • hang by a thread
  • leap before looking
  • leave to luck
  • play with fire
  • put in jeopardy
  • run the chance
  • run the risk
  • skate on thin ice
  • take a flyer
  • take a header
  • take a plunge
  • take on
  • take the liberty

Antonyms for hang by a thread

  • guard
  • protect
  • save
  • avoid
  • be careful
  • design
  • dodge
  • hide
  • neglect
  • plan
  • retreat
  • run away
  • be certain
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

More words related to hang by a thread

risk

verb. take a chance

risking

verb. take a chance

risks

verb. take a chance
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