risking

Example:She risked her life by swimming out to save the drowning child.

Definition:To expose oneself or something valued to the chance of loss, injury, or other negative consequences; to undertake a hazard or danger; to take a risk.

Example:He decided to gamble his savings on a new business venture.

Definition:To take the risk of uncertain outcome; to play a game of chance for money or other stakes; to bet.