Synonyms of gamble

gamble 1 of 2

noun

as in venture

a risky undertaking

it's a gamble, but I'm willing to take the risk

Synonyms & Similar Words

• venture
• chance
• speculation
• adventure
• bet
• throw
• enterprise
• wager
• crapshoot
• flyer
• flutter
• stake
• hazard
• flier
• liberty
• play
• long shot
• dark horse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sure thing

gamble

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verb

as in to bet

to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event

a foolish man who gambled his life savings on the lottery

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bet
• put
• wager
• play
• offer
• lay
• stake
• go
• bid
• venture
• speculate
• adventure
• jeopardize
• chance
• hazard
• endanger
• imperil

Phrases Containing gamble

• gamble (on)
• gamble (with)