jeopardize
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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to risk; hazard
he jeopardized his job by being persistently unpunctual
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to put in danger; imperil
Other Word Forms
- rejeopardize verb (used with object)
- unjeopardized adjective
Etymology
Origin of jeopardize
First recorded in 1640–50; jeopard(y) + -ize
Example Sentences
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“This is an issue that jeopardizes the reliability, resilience and public safety of our communications infrastructure.”
The company faces “an important communication challenge because its AI progress trails its competitors and not investing in AI now may in fact jeopardize the long-term future of Apple.”
From MarketWatch
The company faces “an important communication challenge because its AI progress trails its competitors and not investing in AI now may in fact jeopardize the long-term future of Apple.”
From MarketWatch
However, the law also gives the attorney general the power to withhold information that they believe would “jeopardize an active federal investigation or ongoing prosecution.”
From Salon
Drugmakers have opposed the Medicare drug-price negotiations because they say they jeopardize their ability to fund research and development of new medicines.
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