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risking

SayRISK-ing/ˈɹɪskɪŋ/

2 meanings of risking

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle and gerund of risk. Use this form for an action happening now or as the name of the action.

    She is risking her savings on a brand-new business.

    They kept risking their lives by climbing without ropes.

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  2. 2
    noununcountable
    The act of putting something valuable in danger of being lost.

    Like putting your money on a bet you might lose.

    The risking of his savings made his whole family nervous.

    That kind of risking can cost you everything you own.

    Similarendangerment, gambling

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risking is a form of risk

risk, verb: To put something valuable in danger by what you do. Full entry

Forms
riskrisks he/she/itrisking -ing formrisked past tense, past participle
Spelling
risk → risking: add -ing

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