risk
Third Person
risks
Present Participle
risking
Past Tense
risked
Past Participle
risked
1
to put someone or something important in a situation where they could be harmed, lost, or destroyed
transitive
- Leaving valuables unattended may risk their security.
- Speeding on the road can risk your safety and the safety of others.
- They are risking their reputation by not addressing customer complaints promptly.
- Building houses in flood-prone areas may risk property damage.
- He risked his job by confronting the supervisor about workplace conditions.
Synonyms:
2
to expose oneself to the possibility of negative outcomes by choosing to take a particular action
transitive
- He decided to risk taking the new job, even though it meant moving to a different city.
- Alex risked telling the truth, knowing it could change everything.
- After the accident, he was reluctant to risk riding his bike again.
- The company decided to risk launching the new product despite uncertainties in the market.
- I decided to risk asking for a raise, hoping my hard work would be recognized.