a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; drinking alcohol is a health hazard

[ Syn: hazard , jeopardy , peril , endangerment ]

a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury; he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime; there was a danger he would do the wrong thing

[ Syn: peril , danger ]

the probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred

[ Syn: risk of infection ]

the probability of being exposed to an infectious agent

[ Syn: risk of exposure ]

expose to a chance of loss or damage; We risked losing a lot of money in this venture; Why risk your life?; She laid her job on the line when she told the boss that he was wrong

[ Syn: put on the line , lay on the line ]

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; When you buy these stocks you are gambling

[ Syn: gamble , chance , hazard , take chances , adventure , run a risk , take a chance ]