Speculation and Wager

Speculation

Speculation noun - A risky undertaking.
Usage example: the couple lost all their money in real estate speculations

Wager is a synonym for speculation in play topic. In some cases you can use "Wager" instead a noun "Speculation", when it comes to topics like gambling, risk.

Wager

Wager noun - The money or thing risked on the outcome of an uncertain event.
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Synonyms for Wager

Speculation is a synonym for wager in gambling topic. You can use "Speculation" instead a noun "Wager", if it concerns topics such as bet.

Nearby Words: wage, wagering, wagered

How words are described

common common speculation common wager
popular popular speculation popular wager
real real speculation real wager
successful successful speculation successful wager
Other adjectives: last.
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