Synonyms for
Risked
Definition
Risked means to take a chance or do something that might be dangerous or cause harm.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- risked everything
- risked it all
- risked his life
- risked the consequences
- risked a fortune
- risked capture
- risked failure
Word family
Usage note
The verb 'risk' often implies a conscious decision to expose oneself or something valuable to potential danger or loss. It is commonly followed by 'of' or a direct object.
Example sentences
- She risked getting in trouble by telling the truth.
- He risked losing his job by standing up for what he believed in.
- They risked their money by investing in the new company.
- I wouldn't risk eating that if I were you.
- She risked her reputation by speaking out against the popular opinion.
Quotes
"The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing, and becomes nothing. He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he simply cannot learn and feel and change and grow and love and live." - Leo F. Buscaglia
"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life." - Muhammad Ali
"The biggest risk is not taking any risk. In a world that's changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks." - Mark Zuckerberg