risk

About 88.52 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.

   There is risk of being brutalized, arrested, imprisoned and tortured, all because I want you to know the truth about this matter.

2. noun The magnitude of possible loss consequent to a decision or event.
3. noun The potential negative effect of an event, determined by multiplying the likelihood of the event occurring with its magnitude should it occur.
4. noun A possible adverse event or outcome.
5. noun A type of adverse event covered under an insurance policy.
6. noun A thing (from the perspective of how likely or unlikely it is to cause an adverse effect).

   That man is going to be a big risk once he's out of prison.

7. noun A borrower (such as a mortgage-holder or person with a credit card).

   A good credit rating indicates the customer is a desirable risk.

8. noun A financial product (typically an investment).

   Subprime mortgages are poor risks; especially for a pension scheme.

Similar words

take a chance hazard adventure danger peril lay on the line chance gamble jeopardy put on the line

Often followed by

of for factors and to is that management in

Word family

at your own risk element of risk risked risker riskers risking riskless risks