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gamble Synonyms

Another word for gamble

Choosing another word for gamble depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A risky action or undertaking embarked upon in the hope of a desired result.

Usage Example

"Launching the new product line without prior market research was a huge financial risk."

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risk
Strong
venture
speculation
hazard
chance
long shot
leap in the dark

• verb (Context 2)

To play games of chance for money or bet a sum of money on an uncertain outcome.

Usage Example

"Many visitors travel to the resort specifically to bet at the casinos."

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bet
wager
Strong
stake
punt

• verb (Context 3)

To take risky action in the hope of a desired result, or to expose something valuable to the risk of loss.

Usage Example

"The farmers decided not to risk on the weather and harvested the crops early."

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risk
Strong
hazard
venture
speculate
chance
jeopardize

• noun (Context 4)

An act of betting money or something of value on a game of chance or an uncertain outcome.

Usage Example

"He enjoyed an occasional small bet on the weekend football matches."

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bet
wager
Strong
stake
punt
flutter

Opposites of gamble

The opposite of gamble shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

certainty
sure thing
guarantee
safeguard
protect
preserve
See all opposites of gamble

• Nearby Words

galvanizing
galvanometer
gambit
gamble
gambler
gambling
gambol

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gamble. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gamble
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