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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 adventure, chance, crapshoot, enterprise, flier (also flyer), flutter [chiefly British], speculation, throw, venture Related Words bet, hazard, stake, wager; liberty; dark horse, long shot, play Antonyms sure thing

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 bet, go, lay, play, put, stake, wagerRelated Words bid, offer; adventure, chance, hazard, speculate, venture; endanger, imperil, jeopardize

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