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risk
noun(risk)
the probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred
Synonyms: risk of infection,
risk
verb(risk)
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
Synonyms: adventure, chance, gamble, hazard, run a risk, take a chance, take chances,
risk
verb(risk)
expose to a chance of loss or damage
Synonyms: lay on the line, put on the line,
Examples:
We risked losing a lot of money in this venture.
Why risk your life?.
risk
noun(risk)
a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
Synonyms: danger, peril,
Examples:
He saw the rewards but not the risks of crime.
risk
noun(risk)
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
risk
noun(risk)
the probability of being exposed to an infectious agent
Synonyms: risk of exposure,

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