Synonyms of risks

risks 1 of 2

noun

plural of risk

as in threats

something that may cause injury or harm

mountain climbing is a risk, but the thrill and challenge are worth it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• threats
• dangers
• perils
• hazards
• menaces
• pitfalls
• troubles
• imminences
• snares
• traps
• booby traps

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• safeguards
• protections
• guards
• wards
• shields
• shelters
• harbors
• refuges
• retreats
• havens
• asylums

risks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of risk

1

as in hazards

to take a chance on

Colette didn't want to risk running out of food for her party, so she bought twice what she thought she would actually need

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hazards
• ventures
• confronts
• chances
• tempts
• faces
• adventures
• challenges
• runs the risk of
• dares
• exposes
• breasts
• gambles (on)
• endangers
• braves
• subjects
• compromises
• imperils
• jeopardizes
• menaces
• outbraves
• brazens
• bets (on)
• beards
• defies
• wagers

2

as in endangers

to place in danger

we refuse to risk our life savings on this investment scheme

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endangers
• hazards
• threatens
• perils
• ventures
• compromises
• adventures
• imperils
• jeopardizes
• menaces
• jeopards
• gambles (with)
• intimidates
• subjects
• chances
• exposes
• wagers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protects
• shields
• shelters
• saves
• guards
• preserves
• resumes