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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precipitate

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

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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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run a risk

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

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daring

Courageous, or showing bravery.

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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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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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quixotic

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

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prank

A practical joke or mischievous trick.

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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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quest

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

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risk

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

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frolic

A playful trick; prank

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exploit

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

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gambado

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

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cavalier

Free and easy

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peccadillo

A minor or petty sin or fault

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risky venture

a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

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uncalculating

Not calculating; not conniving; innocent.

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gambade

(Scotland) The leap of a horse

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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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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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brash

Arresting, pronounced, or ostentatious:

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indiscretion

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

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dido

(Greek mythology) Founder and first Queen of Carthage.

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venture

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

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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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geste

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inactivity (antonym)

The quality of being inactive; idleness; passiveness.

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danger

Exposure to liable harm.

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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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hazard

(Archaic) Chance or an accident.

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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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undertaking

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

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latency (antonym)

The state or quality of being latent.

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stillness (antonym)

Habitual silence or quiet; taciturnity.

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chance

To take the risk or hazard of:

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compromise

To breach (a security system).

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gamble

To risk (something) for potential gain.

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jeopardize

To expose to loss or injury; imperil.

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trek (related)

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odyssey (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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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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saga

A long detailed report:

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stake

To hitch or tether to a stake

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action-packed (related)

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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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dangerous undertaking

a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

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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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swashbuckling (related)

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action-adventure (related)

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inaction (antonym)

Lack or absence of action.

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take chances

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

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bold

Requiring or exhibiting courage or daring:

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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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