jeopard

[ jep-erd ]

verb (used with object)

1. to jeopardize.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jeopard¹

1325–75; Middle English juparten, back formation from jupartie jeopardy, representing Middle French jeu partir to divide play, play, hence, take a chance

Example Sentences

We would not jeopard the religion and morality of the South to save a Union that had failed for every useful purpose.

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All they bachelors then asked of sir Leopold would he in like case so jeopard her person as risk life to save life.

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What right had he to further jeopard the life, the honor, of these, his father's fondest treasures?

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He undertakes to make the philosopher's stone, and will jeopard his life upon it.

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And when they heard of his adventures, they marveled that he would jeopard his person so, alone.

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Related Words

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