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risking |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Risk \Risk\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Risked}; p. pr & vb n. {Risking}.] [CF. F. risquer. See {Risk}, n.] 1. To expose to risk, hazard, or peril; to venture; as to risk goods on board of a ship; to risk one's person in battle; to risk one's fame by a publication. 2. To incur the risk or danger of as to risk a battle. Syn: To hazard; peril; endanger; jeopard. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: risking n : the act of gambling; "he did it on a bet" [syn: {bet}, {wager}, {hazarding}, {staking}]
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