jeopardize
verb (used with object)
to put in jeopardy; hazard; risk; imperil.
jeopardizing
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present participleof jeopardize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But so many back-to-back ignitions are jeopardizing the ecosystem’s long-term viability.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
But so many back-to-back ignitions are jeopardizing the ecosystem’s long-term viability — and making it even more fire-prone as invasive plants squeeze out native species.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
It should be drafted with an elder-law attorney to avoid jeopardizing a parent’s Medicaid eligibility or triggering any gift-tax issues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
The banking industry’s advocates argued that arrangements like Coinbase’s could lead to a massive deposit flight, jeopardizing their ability to lend and keep the economy humming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
Unselfishly jeopardizing her professional reputation as a teacher, Aunt Anne always allowed each of us to play in the annual recitals at her music school.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
