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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“It extensively warns about the risks of working while pregnant while failing to provide any information about pregnant workers’ legal rights and protections.”

From Salon • May 17, 2026

She hopes that, in series two, the cast will "take more risks", saying the show was in its element when bringing totally "unexpected" themes to the table, alongside more topical sketches.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

For years, weight cycling has been linked to a wide range of health concerns, including greater fat accumulation, faster muscle loss, slower metabolism, and increased risks of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

The S-1 is essentially a deep dive into the company's finances, business model and risks, designed to help ordinary investors make informed decisions.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Just from the little time Luke had spent with her, he could tell: She took a lot of risks.

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix