adventure

nouns

a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
adventure, dangerous undertaking, escapade, risky venture
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verbs

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
"When you buy these stocks you are gambling"
adventure, chance, gamble, hazard, risk, run a risk, take a chance, take chances
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put at risk
"I will stake my good reputation for this"
adventure, hazard, jeopardize, stake, venture
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