Haz·ard, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Hazarded; p. pr. & vb. n. Hazarding.]
1. To expose to the operation of chance; to put in danger of loss or injury; to venture; to risk.
Men hazard nothing by a course of evangelical obedience. --John Clarke.
He hazards his neck to the halter. --Fuller.
2. To venture to incur, or bring on.
I hazarded the loss of whom I loved. --Shak.
They hazard to cut their feet. --Landor.
Syn: -- To venture; risk; jeopard; peril; endanger.