noun
- the possibility of loss, injury, or other adverse consequence
- a person or thing regarded as likely to cause loss or danger
verb
- to expose to danger or loss
- to incur the chance of unfortunate consequences by doing something
Examples
- There is a risk of rain today.
- Smoking increases the risk of cancer.
- He’s considered a security risk.
- Don’t risk your life for money.
- She risked everything to start her own business.
- I wouldn’t risk driving in this weather.
- The investment carries significant financial risk.