English · Word Candidate

risk

/ɹɪsk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: risks · risking · risked

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Xác suất của kết quả tiêu cực từ một quyết định hoặc sự kiện

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Noun

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phạm vi của tổn thất có thể xảy ra sau một quyết định hoặc sự kiện

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Noun

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chấp nhận rủi ro của kết quả không mong muốn

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Verb

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To incur risk of harming or jeopardizing.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chấp nhận rủi ro gây hại hoặc đe dọa

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Verb

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “risk” mean?

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

Is “risk” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.