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jeopardize
[ jep-er-dahyz ]
verb (used with object)
- to put in jeopardy; hazard; risk; imperil:
He jeopardized his life every time he dived from the tower.
jeopardize
/ ˈdʒɛpəˌdaɪz /
verb
- to risk; hazard
he jeopardized his job by being persistently unpunctual
- to put in danger; imperil
Other Words From
- re·jeopard·ize verb (used with object) rejeopardized rejeopardizing
- un·jeopard·ized adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of jeopardize1
Example Sentences
In August, county Supervisor Steve Brandau surprised the developers when he asked the board to vote on withdrawing county support for the project, jeopardizing the state funds.
“This action unnecessarily jeopardized the safety of everyone in the vicinity of the park,” the release said.
That act pushed the fading star into performing even though he was nervous that the special could potentially further jeopardize his career.
Both have family lives that are jeopardized by their work and there’s an uncanny parallel between the two, even though their paths rarely intersect.
She said her office is keeping a close watch on the situation in Shasta County, and is poised to send additional election monitors if dissent jeopardizes the vote.
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