Gamble and Tempt

Gamble

Gamble verb - To risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event.

Tempt and gamble are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tempt" instead a verb "Gamble".

Nearby Words: gambler, gambling, gambled

Tempt

Tempt verb - To take a chance on.
Usage example: refusing to lay in enough food for the long winter tempts the dangers of starvation

Gamble and tempt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gamble" instead a verb "Tempt".

Nearby Words: tempting, temptation, tempter

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

fate gamble fate tempt fate
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