risk

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

• There is risk of being brutalized, arrested, imprisoned and tortured, all because I want you to know the truth about this matter.
• 2006, Trever Ramsey on BBC News website, Exercise 'cuts skin cancer risk' read at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4764535.stm on 14 May 2006

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

• Will they find the prospect of greater risk a cause for concern, rather than a gift from the right?
• The decision was also unlawful in disregarding the prospect of greater risk of sexual or physical abuse to girls at a co-educational residential school

The potential negative effect of an event, determined by multiplying the likelihood of the event occurring with its magnitude should it occur.uncountable

• If there is a 25% chance of running over schedule, costing you a $100 out of your own pocket, that might be a risk you are willing to take. But if you have a 5% chance of running overschedule, knowing that there is a $10,000 penalty, you mi

A possible adverse event or outcome.countable

• the imminent and constant risk of assassination, a risk which has shaken very strong nerves

A possible adverse event or outcome.; A type of adverse event covered under an insurance policy.countableuncountable

A thing (from the perspective of how likely or unlikely it is to cause an adverse effect).countable

• That man is going to be a big risk once he's out of prison.
• Those stairs are a major risk.

A thing (from the perspective of how likely or unlikely it is to cause an adverse effect).; A borrower (such as a mortgage-holder or person with a credit card).countableuncountable

• A good credit rating indicates the customer is a desirable risk.

A thing (from the perspective of how likely or unlikely it is to cause an adverse effect).; A financial product (typically an investment).countableuncountable

• Subprime mortgages are poor risks; especially for a pension scheme.

A thing (from the perspective of how likely or unlikely it is to cause an adverse effect).; An entity insured by an insurer.countableuncountable

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

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

To incur risk of harming or jeopardizing.transitive

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

To incur risk as a result of (doing something).transitive

• After coming to New York, I decided to risk cycling again.