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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The lenders are betting that the equity sponsors of private-equity deals will not jeopardize their large equity interests in their software companies by not paying off their borrowings.
From Barron's
For families who have run the numbers and determined they can help without jeopardizing their own security, here are approaches I’ve seen work:
From MarketWatch
It also jeopardizes global crop yields—gas is a vital fertilizer feedstock—and could cripple semiconductor production by slashing helium supply, a natural gas byproduct.
In a 70-page petition filed with the Fourth Appellate District Monday, Bonta wrote that “the Sheriff’s misguided investigation threatens to sow distrust and jeopardize public confidence” in upcoming elections.
From Los Angeles Times
“In doing so, it jeopardized the safety and well-being of its students and violated the community’s trust.”
From Los Angeles Times
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