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.
2. To incur the risk or danger of; as, to risk a battle.
Syn. — To hazard; peril; endanger; jeopard.