# risking

Pronunciation: say "RISK-ing" /ˈɹɪskɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of risk. — present participle and gerund of risk
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of risk. Use this form for an action happening now or as the name of the action.
   - _By staking everything on the deal, he was risking total financial ruin._
   - _Risking her reputation, she spoke out against the company's policy._

## Noun

2. The act of exposing something to possible loss, harm, or danger.
   - Simple: The act of putting something valuable in danger of being lost.
   - _The risking of innocent lives for profit drew widespread condemnation._
   - _His constant risking of capital eventually paid off handsomely._

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