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How to sign: a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
"drinking alcohol is a health hazard";
Similiar / Same: hazard, jeopardy, peril
Categories: danger
Within this category: health hazard, occupational hazard, sword of Damocles
How to sign: expose to a chance of loss or damage
"We risked losing a lot of money in this venture"; "Why risk your life?";
Similiar / Same: put on the line, lay on the line
Categories: assay, attempt, essay, seek, try
Within this category: bell the cat, venture
How to sign: take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
"When you buy these stocks you are gambling";
Similiar / Same: gamble, take chances, adventure, run a risk, take a chance, chance, hazard
Categories: assay, attempt, essay, seek, try
Within this category: go for broke, luck it
