1. noun
There was also a "degree of complacency" that the weather in the country was not good enough to present a health risk.
b) The likelihood of a negative outcome.
Taking regular exercise, coupled with a healthy diet, reduced the risk of several types of cancer.
2. verb
a) To incur risk [to something].
England captain David Beckham has warned Wayne Rooney not to risk his long-term future by rushing his return from injury.
b) To incur risk [of something].
These people are putting themselves in danger by physically being on or near to the railway lines and risking serious injury.
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