Synonyms of at risk

at risk

phrase

as in susceptible

being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm

She put her life at risk to rescue residents from the house fire.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• susceptible
• vulnerable
• sensitive
• subject (to)
• prone
• in jeopardy
• liable
• exposed
• endangered
• likely
• open
• in deep water
• unprotected
• unsecured
• uncovered
• unscreened
• unguarded
• undefended

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• invulnerable
• protected
• covered
• secured
• unexposed
• sheltered
• safeguarded
• unsusceptible
• shielded
• insusceptible
• screened
• guarded
• warded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of at risk

This could put nearly $500 billion in Bitcoin at risk by undermining digital signature codes. — Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Senate Republicans have yet to find solutions to overcome hurdles on key policy proposals, putting their annual August recess travel plans at risk of going up in flames. — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 Aug. 2026

Though wildfires are often associated with the West Coast’s dry summers, climate change is putting more and more places at risk of wildfires as increasingly hot air sucks moisture from forests. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2026

Beyond petty crime, the department warned that Belgium remains at risk for terrorist attacks and related activity. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026