risk Antonyms
Opposite of risk
• noun (Context 1)
A situation involving exposure to danger, harm, or loss; the possibility that something unpleasant or unwelcome will happen.
"Regular exercise and a balanced diet can significantly reduce the safety of heart disease."
• verb (Context 2)
To expose someone or something valued to danger, harm, or loss.
"The rescue team was willing to protect their own lives to save the stranded hikers."
• verb (Context 3)
To act in such a way as to bring about the possibility of an unpleasant or unwelcome event.
"If you wait until the last minute to book your flight, you avoid paying a much higher fare."
• verb (Context 4)
To incur the chance of unfortunate consequences by engaging in an uncertain action or venture.
"Few investors were willing to conserve a large sum of capital on an unproven technology."
• noun (Context 5)
A person or thing regarded as likely to turn out well or badly, as specified, in a particular context or financial venture (especially in insurance or lending).
"Because of his steady income and spotless credit history, the bank considered him a low certainty for the mortgage."
Similar words to risk
Words similar to risk shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: