risk

1. risk (noun) — sense 1

Definition: The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.

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

Concept: Риск

Polarities of the concept

2. risk (noun) — sense 2

Definition: The magnitude of possible loss consequent to a decision or event.

Example: Will they find the prospect of greater risk a cause for concern, rather than a gift from the right?

3. risk (noun) — sense 3

Definition: The potential negative effect of an event, determined by multiplying the likelihood of the event occurring with its magnitude should it occur.

Example: If there is a 25% chance of running over schedule, costing you a $100 out of your own pocket, that might be a risk you are willing to take. But if you have a 5% chance of running overschedule, knowing that there is a $10,000 penalty, you might be less willing to take that risk.

4. risk (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To incur risk of (an unwanted or negative outcome).

Example: These people are putting themselves in danger by physically being on or near to the railway lines and risking serious injury.

5. risk (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To incur risk of harming or jeopardizing.

Example: England captain David Beckham has warned Wayne Rooney not to risk his long-term future by rushing his return from injury.

6. risk (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To incur risk as a result of (doing something).

Example: Because of the wide range of styles on this album, it's hard to pin down the genre. I will risk suggesting folk-rock in an effort to be helpful.