noun
risking
noun
1
The act of putting something in danger or exposing it to possible loss, in the hope of gaining something else.
"Risking his savings on the startup felt reckless to his family."
"She wasn't interested in risking her reputation over a rumor."
How to Use Risking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPutting something at stake — money, safety, reputation — for a chance at a bigger payoff.
Common mistake
Usually appears as the -ing form of the verb "risk" rather than as a standalone noun; check whether "risking" is doing verb work ("risking his life") before treating it as a noun in a sentence.
Common pairings
risking his life
risking everything
worth risking
Word Forms
riskings plural
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_____ his savings on the startup felt reckless to his family.