A factor, thing, element, or course involving uncertain danger; a hazard: "the usual risks of the desert: rattlesnakes, the heat, and lack of water” ( Frank Clancy).
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One considered with respect to the possibility of loss: a poor risk.
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The amount that an insurance company stands to lose.
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The chance of nonpayment of a debt.
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The danger or probability of loss to an insurer.
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verb
To expose to hazard or danger .
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To incur the risk or danger of .
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idiom
At risk In an endangered state, especially from lack of proper care: unsupervised children who are at risk of dropping out of school.
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verb-transitive
To expose to a chance of loss or damage; hazard. See Synonyms at endanger.
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To incur the risk of: His action risked a sharp reprisal.
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