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risking

VERB

take a chance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compromise defy endanger imperil jeopardize

STRONG

adventure beard brave chance confront dare encounter face gamble hazard jeopardy meet menace peril plunge speculate tackle venture wager

WEAK

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

STRONGEST

guard protect save

STRONG

avoid be careful design dodge hide neglect plan retreat run away

WEAK

be certain

Example Sentences

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She likewise said the next chief should be a woman, "but not any woman", saying she was someone unafraid of "risking that what I try doesn't work".

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Kelver must now argue her case in court, risking up to 15 years in prison if she cannot convince a jury that she was acting reasonably in self-defense.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

So if the Knicks win, sportsbooks will lose because bettors have been risking a lot of money on them all season long, creating a liability.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

“If I say what I think, I’d cause harm to Ferrari. We’re risking the destruction of an icon,” former Chairman Luca di Montezemolo said to local media.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

I inhale a breath of air, but it doesn’t make me feel that much better—and it’s not worth risking Mother’s nerves by staying outside too long, so we return to our cabin.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar