gamble
noun [C usually singular] /ˈɡæm.bl̩/Definition
C2 a risk that might result in loss of money or failure: Her publishers knew they were taking a gamble when they agreed to publish such an unusual novel. It was a gamble using such an inexperienced director, but it paid off (= was successful).Dangers and threats
(Definition of gamble noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- black spot noun
- brinkmanship noun
- calculated risk noun
- chance noun (RISK)
- chancy adjective
- darkly adverb (THREATENING)
- firetrap noun
- hazard noun
- hazardous adjective
- high-risk adjective
- hostage to fortune idiom
- intimidate verb
- peril noun
- perilous adjective
- poisoned chalice noun
- precarious adjective
- precipice noun
- pull a gun, knife, etc. on sb idiom
- treacherous adjective (DANGEROUS)
- venturesome adjective
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