a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury; "he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime"; "there was a danger he would do the wrong thing";
the probability of being exposed to an infectious agent;
the probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred;
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard";
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; "When you buy these stocks you are gambling";
expose to a chance of loss or damage; "We risked losing a lot of money in this venture"; "Why risk your life?";
