(rare) Misconstruction of risk life and limb

(figuratively) Take a big risk.

Taking personal responsibility for any harm that arises from a dangerous activity.

(often followed by of) to risk something important.

(obsolete or historical) An illness or obstructive condition of the larynx, trachea, or lungs, found as a cause of death on bills of mortality in the 16- and 1700s; possibly croup.

Alternative form of x-risk

Initialism of existential risk.

A hypothetical future event which could cause human extinction or permanently and severely curtail humanity's potential.

Having undergone a risk assessment.

A town in Caerphilly county borough, Wales (OS grid ref ST2490).