PARLAYING Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word parlaying. (close relations)
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| betting | verb, nounv, n | |||||
adjective satellite • preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance | ||||||
| gambling | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) adjective satellite • preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance | ||||||
| risking | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune • a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury • the probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred • the probability of being exposed to an infectious agent verb • expose to a chance of loss or damage • take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome | ||||||
| staking | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something • a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track) • instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning • the money risked on a gamble • a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground verb • put at risk • place a bet on • mark with a stake • tie or fasten to a stake • kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole | ||||||
| wagering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the act of gambling • the money risked on a gamble verb • stake on the outcome of an issue • maintain with or as if with a bet | ||||||
| double up | verbv | |||||
verb • bend over or curl up, usually with laughter or pain • share a room or a bed designed for only one person • stake winnings from one bet on a subsequent wager | ||||||
