Risk word meaning and definition

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• Synonyms for risk
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Meaning and definition for "risk" word

[noun] a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury; "he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime"; "there was a danger he would do the wrong thing"
[noun] a source of danger; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard"
[verb] take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; "When you buy these stocks you are gambling"
[verb] expose to a chance of loss or damage; "We risked losing a lot of money in this venture"; "Why risk your life?"

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\Risk\, n. [F. risque; cf. It. risco, risico, rischio, Pg. risco, Sp. riesgo, and also Sp. risco a steep rock; all probably fr. L. resceare to cut off; pref. re- re- + secare to cut; -- the word having been probably first used among sailors. See {Section}.] 1. Hazard; danger; peril; exposure to loss, injury, or destruction. The imminent and constant risk of assassination, a risk which has shaken very strong nerves. --Macaulay. 2. (Com.) Hazard of loss; liabillity to loss in property. {To run a risk}, to incur hazard; to encounter danger. Syn: Danger; hazard; peril; jeopardy; exposure. See {Danger}.
\Risk\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Risked}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Risking}.] [CF. F. risquer. See {Risk}, n.] 1. To expose to risk, hazard, or peril; to venture; as, to risk goods on board of a ship; to risk one's person in battle; to risk one's fame by a publication. 2. To incur the risk or danger of; as, to risk a battle. Syn: To hazard; peril; endanger; jeopard.

Synonyms for risk

adventure, chance, danger, gamble, hazard, hazard, jeopardy, lay on the line, peril, peril, put on the line, run a risk, take a chance, take chances

The fun area, different aproach to word »risk«

Let's analyse "risk" as pure text. This string has Four letters in One syllable and One vowel. 25% of vowels is 13.6% less then average English word. Written in backwards: KSIR. Average typing speed for these characters is 1135 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .-. .. ... -.-

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: risk: 9 = 9, reduced: 9 . and the final result is Nine.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: risk: 9 + 9 + 1 + 2 = 21, reduced: 3, and the final result is Three.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
K (1)	11	Justice	Charismatic, Quick, Leader, Bold
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive

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