risk

noun:a situation involving exposure to danger, harm, or loss
- Investing in startups carries a high degree of financial risk.
noun:the possibility that something unpleasant or unwelcome will happen
- There is a risk of thunderstorms this afternoon.
noun:a threat or source of danger
- The escaped convict was considered a serious risk to the public.
noun:the variability of returns on an investment, reflecting uncertainty about future performance
- Portfolio managers aim to balance risk and reward when selecting assets.
verb:to expose someone or something to the chance of loss, injury, or danger
- Driving recklessly risks not only your safety but also that of others on the road.
verb:to act in such a way as to accept the possibility of something unpleasant occurring
- He decided to risk leaving his umbrella at home.