word
Risk
Rihsk
/ˈrɪsk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
risk
Dictionary meaning
A venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury.
Examples
- I saw the rewards but not the risks of crime.
- We risked losing a lot of money in this venture.
Synonyms: peril, danger
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