Adventure synonyms

experience

The apprehension of an object, thought, or emotion through the senses or mind:

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adventuresome

Willing to take risks; adventurous

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enterprise (related)

A willingness to undertake new or risky projects; energy and initiative.

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escapade

(Archaic) An escape from restraint or confinement

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venturesome

Involving risk or danger; hazardous:

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event (related)

(Computing) A possible action that the user can perform that is monitored by an application or the operating system (event listener). When an event occurs an event handler is called which performs a specific task.

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precipitate

Acting with or marked by excessive haste and lack of due deliberation.

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precarious

The definition of precarious is something dependent on forces or circumstances outside one's control.

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picaresque

Of or relating to a genre of usually satiric prose fiction originating in Spain and depicting in realistic, often humorous detail the adventures of a roguish hero of low social degree living by his or her wits in a corrupt society.

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run a risk

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

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risk

Risk is defined as to expose someone or something to a dangerous situation.

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quixotic

The definition of quixotic is romantic behavior or following beliefs even though they are foolish or unreachable goals.

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daring

Courageous, or showing bravery.

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prank

A practical joke or mischievous trick.

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cavalier

Free and easy

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frolic

A playful trick; prank

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gambade

(Scotland) The leap of a horse

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adventurous

(Of a person) Inclined to adventure; willing to incur risks; prone to embark in hazardous enterprise; rashly daring.

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avoidance (antonym)

Same as voidance .

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emprise

(Archaic) The qualities which prompt one to undertake difficult and dangerous exploits; chivalric prowess.

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brash

Arresting, pronounced, or ostentatious:

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uncalculating

Not calculating; not conniving; innocent.

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quest

The definition of a quest is a search to find something or to achieve a goal.

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venture

An undertaking that is dangerous, daring, or of uncertain outcome.

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peccadillo

A minor or petty sin or fault

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safety (related)

(American football) Any of the defensive players who are in position furthest from the line of scrimmage and whose responsibility is to defend against passes as well as to be the tacklers of last resort.

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exploit

(Computing) A program or technique that exploits a vulnerability in other software.

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harlequinade

A comedy or pantomime in which Harlequin is the main attraction.

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stunt

That which has been checked in growth; a stunted animal or thing.

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rash

(Obs.) Bringing quick results

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risky

Involving risk; hazardous; dangerous

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speculative

The definition of speculative is based off of thoughts not evidence.

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gambado

(Especially in plural) Either of a pair of protective leather gaiters on a saddle

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indiscretion

The quality or state of being indiscreet; want of discretion; imprudence; rashness.

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passiveness (antonym)

The condition of being passive; passivity.

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take-a-chance

(Idiomatic) To risk; to try something risky.

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hazard

(Archaic) Chance or an accident.

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dido

(Greek mythology) Founder and first Queen of Carthage.

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chance

To take the risk or hazard of:

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conte

A medieval tale of adventure

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feat

An act or accomplishment of great courage, skill, or imagination; an achievement.

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gest

(Obsolete) A stage in travelling; a stop for rest or lodging in a journey; a rest.

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saga

A long detailed report:

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undertaking

The act of one who undertakes, or engages in, any project or business.

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inactivity (antonym)

The quality of being inactive; idleness; passiveness.

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stillness (antonym)

Habitual silence or quiet; taciturnity.

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compromise

To breach (a security system).

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jeopardize

To expose to loss or injury; imperil.

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trek (related)

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theme-park (related)

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temerarious

Reckless; rash

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caper

A wild, foolish action or prank

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danger

Exposure to liable harm.

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peril

(Insurance) An event which causes a loss, or the risk of a specific such event.

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ploy

The definition of a ploy is a scheme or cunning attempt to achieve a desired aim.

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risky venture

a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

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incautious

Careless, reckless, not exercising proper caution

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vagary

Vagary is an odd, unexpected action.

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inaction (antonym)

Lack or absence of action.

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latency (antonym)

The state or quality of being latent.

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dangerous undertaking

a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

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gamble

To risk (something) for potential gain.

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stake

To hitch or tether to a stake

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hagiology

An authoritative list of saints.

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martyrology

(Roman Catholicism) A catalogue or list of martyrs (or, more precisely, of saints), arranged in the order of their anniversaries.

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photobiography

A biography illustrated with, or comprising, photographs.

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adventure story (related)

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adventureland (related)

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fantasy (related)

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odyssey (related)

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swashbuckling (related)

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action-adventure (related)

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bold

Requiring or exhibiting courage or daring:

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take chances

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

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action-packed (related)

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adventures (related)

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inertia (antonym)

The resistance of a body to changes in its momentum. Because of inertia, a body at rest remains at rest, and a body in motion continues moving in a straight line and at a constant speed, unless a force is applied to it. Mass can be considered a measure of a body's inertia.

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