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risk

/rɪsk/

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noun
the probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred
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risk of infection

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probability chance
verb
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
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adventure chance gamble hazard run a risk take a chance take chances

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essay try assay attempt seek
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expose to a chance of loss or damage
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"We risked losing a lot of money in this venture" "Why risk your life?"

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lay on the line put on the line

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attempt assay essay seek try
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a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
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"he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime"

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danger peril

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venture
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a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
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endangerment hazard jeopardy peril

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danger
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the probability of being exposed to an infectious agent
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risk of exposure

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chance probability

Definition that contains risk

go for broke risk everything in one big effort