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risks

NOUN

chance taken

Synonyms

STRONGEST

danger exposure hazard liability opportunity peril possibility prospect uncertainty

STRONG

accident contingency flyer fortuity fortune gamble header jeopardy luck openness plunge speculation stab venture wager

WEAK

exposedness liableness shot in the dark

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certainty safety security

STRONG

misfortune plan protection reality truth

WEAK

sureness surety

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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Saudi Arabia faces heightened risks of disturbances during the Hajj because of the war, despite its efforts to organize attendance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

"The technology is powerful, but at the same time entails risks to our fundamental rights, especially to privacy," emphasizes Strufe.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Jay Hatfield, chief executive at Infrastructure Capital Advisors, pointed to overall seasonal risks, noting that May and September have historically been weaker months for stocks.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

One of the main risks to the rally would be a shift in earnings momentum.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

But they’re so angry with me for taking risks.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed