The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Risk \Risk\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Risked; p. pr. & vb. n.
   Risking.] [CF. F. risquer. See Risk, n.]
   1. To expose to risk, hazard, or peril; to venture; as, to
      risk goods on board of a ship; to risk one's person in
      battle; to risk one's fame by a publication.
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   2. To incur the risk or danger of; as, to risk a battle.
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   Syn: To hazard; peril; endanger; jeopard.
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