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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An attack on Iran could drive oil prices above $80 a barrel and jeopardize Middle Eastern economic diversification efforts.
From Barron's
An attack on Iran could drive oil prices above $80 a barrel and jeopardize Middle Eastern economic diversification efforts.
From Barron's
Items that would reveal a victim’s personal information or jeopardize ongoing investigations must be redacted.
But success would jeopardize the regime and thus could provoke major retaliation anyway.
From Barron's
“We also will continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement. We urge all student-athletes to make well-informed choices to avoid jeopardizing the game and their eligibility.”
From Los Angeles Times
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