riski — meaning in English

English meaning

• pitfall noun A hidden hole dug in the ground as a trap, so that whatever falls in cannot climb out.
• risk noun The chance that something bad will happen as a result of an action or situation.

Senses

riski is used for these senses in English:

• pitfall (figurative) A potential, unsuspected, hidden problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.

pitfall — full definition

1. noun A hidden hole dug in the ground as a trap, so that whatever falls in cannot climb out.
2. noun A hidden danger or difficulty that you can easily run into without expecting it.
3. noun A commonly used but counterproductive approach or practice.
4. noun A dip in the ground caused by the collapse of a mine below it.

risk — full definition

1. noun The chance that something bad will happen as a result of an action or situation.
2. noun A person or thing viewed in terms of how likely they are to cause loss or harm (e.g. to an insurer or lender).
3. verb To expose something to possible loss, harm, or danger.

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