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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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They were concerned both about risking the friendship and about whether the adviser was truly acting in their best interest.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

“If I say what I think, I’d cause harm to Ferrari. We’re risking the destruction of an icon.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

"Broadcasters' reliance on reality formats involving members of the public is risking a line being crossed, the line that separates entertainment from exploitation," he wrote.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

It's one thing when "you're not risking anybody's life" with spaceflight and "you're doing it on your own nickel, more or less," he said.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

If Mr. Robinson was struggling and risking his safety for his equality, there must be many other people up North doing the same thing.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals