jeopardize
verb (used with object)
to put in jeopardy; hazard; risk; imperil.
jeopardized
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past participleof jeopardize.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof jeopardize.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
Example Sentences
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Results were mixed, however, and potential changes jeopardized the success of a lucrative ad slot on the app, according to people familiar with the redesigns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
The prosecution argued that the alleged test mix-up in no way jeopardized their case.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
The government injected billions into banks, insurance giant AIG and the automobile industry to prevent the collapse of individual companies that would have jeopardized the economy and the financial system writ large if they failed.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
Crowley, her attorneys say, revealed to the public that “budget cuts had weakened the department’s readiness and jeopardized public and firefighter safety.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
Would the old Jenna have jeopardized her future for the sake of someone else?
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
