'risk' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'risk' with 20 example sentences.
- risk noun
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: a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
: a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
: the probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred
: the probability of being exposed to an infectious agent
- risk verb
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: expose to a chance of loss or damage
: take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
Obesity increases risks of diabetes and heart disease.
We're prepared to take that risk.
Drought increases the risk of fires.
We don't have the right to take risks.
He put himself and his children at risk.
I'm well aware of the risks.
This water can be drunk without risk.
Is it worth the risk?
She told us that she knew the risks.
Don't risk everything you've worked for.
I don't want to risk losing it.
The risk of dying increases greatly with age.
A single glass of alcohol increases the risk of cancer.
Investing in stocks involves risk.
I found this at the risk of my life.
You're running a big risk in trusting him.
Caution: risk of electric shock. Do not open.
There is a risk of rain tomorrow.
Children are more at risk for lead poisoning.
Is there any risk of being caught by the police?