ETYM French hasard, Spanish azar an unforeseen disaster or accident, an unfortunate card or throw at dice, prob. from Arabic zahr, zâr, a die, which, with the article al the, would give azzahr, azzâr.
1. A source of danger; SYN. jeopardy, peril, risk.
2. An obstacle on a golf course.

ETYM French péril, from Latin periculum, periclum, akin to peritus experienced, skilled, and Eng. fare. Related to Fare, Experience.
Exposure of one's person or property to injury, loss, or destruction; SYN. danger, risk, hazard, jeopardy; .
Danger; risk; hazard; jeopardy; exposure of person or property to injury, loss, or destruction. + prikaži više

ETYM French risque.
1. Possibility of loss or injury; peril.
2. Someone or something that creates or suggests a hazard.
3. A venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury; SYN. peril, danger.
4. The chance that an investment (as a stock or commodity) will lose value.

ETYM Aphetic form of Old Eng. aventure. Related to Adventure.
1. A commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit.
2. Any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome.