risk
/rɪsk/
nounverb
4 letters1 syllable8 points in Scrabble®8 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS6
NOUN
1
The probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred.
2
A venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury.
“he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime”
3
A source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune.
4
VERBThe probability of being exposed to an infectious agent.
1
Take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome.
2
Expose to a chance of loss or damage.
“We risked losing a lot of money in this venture”
“Why risk your life?”
WORD FORMS
Related formrisky
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®8 points
Words With Friends®8 points
Double word16 points
Triple word24 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latiniskray
Starts & ends withR … K
Syllablesrisk
SYNONYMS & RELATED16
SAME LETTERS, DIFFERENT WORDS
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