· a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
Synonym(s): escapade, risky_venture, dangerous_undertaking
Hypernym(s): undertaking, project, task, labor
· take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; "When you buy these stocks you are gambling"
Synonym(s): gamble, chance, risk, hazard, take_chances, run_a_risk, take_a_chance
Hypernym(s): try, seek, attempt, essay, assay
· put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this"
Synonym(s): venture, hazard, stake, jeopardize
Hypernym(s): risk, put_on_the_line, lay_on_the_line