Risk
Risk verb - To take a chance on.
Warn
Warn verb - To give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk.
Usage example: the lifeguard warned the boys that if they continued playing so rough, someone was sure to get hurt
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Hardin says they at least can warn the men, but Caulfield sees this as an unacceptable risk for exposure.
Source: Film / The Star Chamber - They also warn to not give away exploits like this or run the risk of the same thing happening again, as everyone's eyeing the Admirality system warily.
Source: Broken Base / Star Trek Online -
Like a crit warning klaxon, they're meant to warn you of danger (such as the risk of reversing into a mailbox).
Source: Critical Annoyance
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