Gamble synonyms and antonyms

găm'bəl

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stake
(Poker) To provide another with money in order to play.
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plunge
(Intransitive) To pitch or throw one's self headlong or violently forward, as a horse does.
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cast lots
To play for money
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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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chance
A favorable set of circumstances; an opportunity:
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risk
The chance of injury, damage, or loss; dangerous chance; hazard
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crapshoot
A game of craps.
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game
(Informal) To take advantage of or manipulate to one's own advantage
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bet
To stake (an amount, for example) in a bet.
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play
To put (a player) at a position in a sport or in a game:
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play at dice
To play for money
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shoot craps
To play for money
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cut the cards
To play for money
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play at hazard
To play for money
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speculate
(Intransitive) To think, meditate or reflect on a subject; to deliberate or cogitate.
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back
To cause to move backward or in a reverse direction:
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lay money on
To play for money
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try-one-s-luck
(Idiomatic, often with at) To make a risky attempt.
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take-a-flier
Alternative form of take a flyer.
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go-for-broke
(Idiomatic) To try everything possible or do last thing possible in a final attempt.
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flip a coin
To play for money
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leap into the dark
To play for money
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shoot-the-moon
(Figuratively, by extension) To attain great heights, a high value, or a numerically high measurement.
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buy a pig in a poke
To play for money
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buck the tiger
To play for money
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double the blind
To play for money
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get in on the action
To play for money
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hazard
To risk (something); to venture to incur, or bring on.
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venture
To proceed despite possible danger or risk:
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uncertainty (related)
(Statistics) The estimated amount or percentage by which an estimated or calculated value may differ from the true value.
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brave
To make a courageous show or put up a stalwart front.
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dice
(Archaic) To lose by gambling with dice
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hedge
Hedge is defined as something you do to minimize loss.
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jeopardize
The definition of jeopardize is to put someone or something in a dangerous situation or in peril.
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safeguard (antonym)
One who, or that which, defends or protects; defence; protection.
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guard (antonym)
Protection; watch:
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protection (antonym)
Protection is a person or thing that shields from danger, pain or discomfort, or money paid to avoid violence or prosecution.
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insurance (antonym)
The periodic premium paid for this coverage.
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plan (antonym)
The definition of a plan is a document, program or diagram that shows how to proceed.
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design (antonym)
A plan; scheme; project
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insure (antonym)
Insure is defined as to provide insurance or to make sure of something.
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ensure (antonym)
To make safe; protect
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be-careful (antonym)
take a chance on winning
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lay
To put or set in order or readiness for use:
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post
(UK, horse-riding) To rise and sink in the saddle, in accordance with the motion of the horse, especially in trotting.
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put
To estimate as being
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wager
To risk or stake (an amount or possession) on an uncertain outcome; bet.
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go
To carry one's activity to specified lengths
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speculation
A commercial or financial transaction involving speculation.
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put one's money on something
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take-a-flyer
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gambling (related)
Present participle of gamble.
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take chances
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
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adventure
To venture upon; to run the risk of; to dare.
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take-a-chance
(Idiomatic) To risk; to try something risky.
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gamble on (related)
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run a risk
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
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