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Risk

/rˈɪsk/
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(noun) The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event.

Only those who risk going too far will know how far one can go.
You're running a big risk in trusting him.
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The doctor explained the ____ of the procedure and asked the patient to sign a consent form.

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