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Risk
/rɪsk/
The possibility that something unpleasant or undesirable may happen.
Synonyms:
danger
hazard
peril
jeopardy
threat
Antonyms:
certainty
safety
security
protection
Examples:
Let me entreat you to run no
risks
.
Biscarrat alone
risked
a last attempt.
'I don't mind
risking
that.'
Etymology:
From the early 17th century via French "risque" or Italian "rischio" from Greek "rhiza," meaning cliff or rock, suggesting potential danger.
Usage Statistics:
146 mentions per 1 million words
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