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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of risks

Noun

Rather than chasing fancy titles or splashy paychecks throughout her career, she’s gravitated toward jobs that pushed her out of her comfort zone, forced her to take risks, and taught her to embrace a little chaos. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Next week will bring major risks for a stock market that's trying to find its footing as the AI trade continues to stumble, with several megacap earnings, a Federal Reserve meeting and a key inflation report in store. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Additionally, partners need to have a clear understanding of how the innovator, supply chain and brand will share the risks associated with adopting a new technology. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

However, doing so risks sacrificing some portion of local media rights revenue—last year, local media revenue contributed 10% of teams’ overall take. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026

By manufacturing them in the United States, Helion hopes to eliminate overseas supply chain risks. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Expenses related to wildfire risks have led to more than $4 billion in additional interest spending, according to the corporation, which customers will pay for. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026

And while the opportunity is clear and few doubt the UAE government’s ability to execute, the territory is still subject to the same risks affecting the region. — semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Verb

Without one, the country risks stalling tools central to its competitiveness, or building them at the expense of the communities next door. — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

But that goal risks complicating the campaign for a 20% federal incentive for domestic production, which has broader industry support and which advocates hope will pass by the end of the year. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026

Prince Harry risks 'lobbing a grenade' at Prince William as chance to heal years-long feud emerges. — FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

If the person holding key intellectual property or leading the company risks losing status, immigration planning ceases to be a personal ordeal. — Bernardo Saraiva, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

But even if the Election Commission is not systematically targeting voters based on their identity or their political preferences, the exercise still risks disenfranchising millions through sheer ineptitude. — Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026

The outlet further suggests that a choice must be made, or else Eugenie risks the possibility of losing all her royal connections. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2026

Far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen on Tuesday pledged huge spending cuts to get debt under control, warning that France ultimately risks defaulting on its debt. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

Another response has been to lower fuel quality standards to maintain gasoline supplies, which risks damage to engines and pollution control equipment. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026