What is another word for risk?

Common synonyms for risk include chance, gamble, takeachance, danger, hazard.

What is the opposite of risk?

Antonyms of risk include safety, security, certainty, assurance, protection.

Synonyms for

Risk

Verb / rɪsk / Another word for risk — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The possibility of loss or injury; a situation involving exposure to danger.

Synonyms & similar words

chance gamble takeachance danger hazard putontheline riskofexposure layontheline endangerment adventure runarisk riskofinfection jeopardy peril takechances danger hazard peril threat exposure vulnerability chance possibility uncertainty venture gamble speculation bet wager stake jeopardy insecurity insecurity endangerment calamity

Synonyms by register

Formal

hazard peril jeopardy exposure

Informal

gamble chance shot long shot

Literary

venture chance hazard

Antonyms

safety security certainty assurance protection guarantee

Common collocations

take a risk
risk assessment
risk management
risk factor
risk averse
risk capital
risk analysis
risk mitigation

Word family

noun risk

verb risk

adjective risky

adverb riskily

Usage note

While 'risk' can be used as a verb, it's often more natural to use phrases like 'to face a risk' or 'to be at risk'. The adjective 'risky' is very common.