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gamble

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of gamble

a risky undertaking

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

Synonyms of gamble

adventure, chance, crapshoot, enterprise, flier (also flyer), flutter [chiefly British], speculation, throw, venture

Words Related to gamble

bet, hazard, stake, wager

dark horse, long shot, play

Antonyms of gamble

gamble

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of gamble

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

a foolish man who gambled his life savings on the lottery

Synonyms of gamble

bet, go, lay, play, put, stake, wager

Words Related to gamble

adventure, chance, hazard, speculate, venture

endanger, imperil, jeopardize

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