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speculation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of speculation

a risky undertaking

  • the couple lost all their money in real estate speculations
Synonyms of speculation

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

bet, hazard, stake, wager

liberty

dark horse, long shot, play
Antonyms of speculation

sure thing

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