Synonyms and Antonyms of gamble

synonym (synonym of gamble)

hypernym (gamble IS A KIND OF .... relation)

  • a risky act or venture (noun.act)
    danger, peril, risk
    a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury (noun.act)
     
  • money that is risked for possible monetary gain (noun.possession)
    speculation, venture
    an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits (noun.possession)
     
  • play games for money (verb.competition)
    play
    participate in games or sport (verb.competition)
     
  • take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome (verb.social)
    assay, attempt, essay, seek, try
    make an effort or attempt (verb.social)
     

hyponym (.... IS A KIND OF gamble relation)

  • a risky act or venture (noun.act)
    long shot
    a venture that involves great risk but promises great rewards (noun.act)
     
  • (noun.act)
    raise
    increasing the size of a bet (as in poker) (noun.act)
     
  • money that is risked for possible monetary gain (noun.possession)
    bet, stake, stakes, wager
    the money risked on a gamble (noun.possession)
     
  • play games for money (verb.competition)
    dice
    play dice (verb.competition)
     
  • (verb.competition)
    shoot craps
    play a game of craps (verb.competition)
     
  • (verb.competition)
    play
    bet or wager (money) (verb.competition)
     
  • (verb.competition)
    bet, play, wager
    stake on the outcome of an issue (verb.competition)
     
  • take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome (verb.social)
    go for broke
    risk everything in one big effort (verb.social)
     
  • (verb.social)
    luck it, luck through
    act by relying on one's luck (verb.social)
     

derivation (.... is derived from gamble)

  • a risky act or venture (noun.act)
    adventure, chance, gamble, hazard, risk, run a risk, take a chance, take chances
    take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome (verb.social)
     
  • money that is risked for possible monetary gain (noun.possession)
    gamble
    play games for money (verb.competition)
     
  • play games for money (verb.competition)
    gambling, gaming, play
    the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) (noun.act)
     
  • (noun.person)
    gambler
    a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events (noun.person)
     
  • take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome (verb.social)
    adventure, dangerous undertaking, escapade, risky venture
    a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful) (noun.act)
     
  • (noun.act)
    danger, peril, risk
    a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury (noun.act)
     
  • (noun.act)
    chance
    a risk involving danger (noun.act)
     
  • (noun.person)
    adventurer, venturer
    a person who enjoys taking risks (noun.person)
     
  • (noun.person)
    adventurer, explorer
    someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose) (noun.person)
     
  • (noun.person)
    gambler, risk taker
    someone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement (noun.person)
     
  • (noun.state)
    endangerment, hazard, jeopardy, peril, risk
    a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune (noun.state)
     
synonym hypernym hyponym derivation adventure chance hazard risk run a risk take a chance danger peril risk speculation venture play long shot raise bet stake dice shoot craps adventure chance gambling gambler dangerous undertaking
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