diff --git a/text/0000-crates-io-token-scopes.md b/text/0000-crates-io-token-scopes.md
index a068f11fbe8..81f4cc63c04 100644
--- a/text/0000-crates-io-token-scopes.md
+++ b/text/0000-crates-io-token-scopes.md
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ developers using the `cargo` CLI on their workstations, it's not acceptable for
 CI scenarios, such as publishing crates automatically once a git tag is pushed.
 
 The implementation of scoped tokens would allow users to restrict the actions a
-token can do, decreasing the blast radius in case of automation bugs or token
+token can do, decreasing the risk in case of automation bugs or token
 compromise.
 
 # Guide-level explanation