Definitions for jeopardizeˈdʒɛp ərˌdaɪz
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
jeop•ard•izeˈdʒɛp ərˌdaɪz(v.t.)-ized, -iz•ing.
to put in jeopardy; hazard; risk; imperil.
Origin of jeopardize:
1640–50
Princeton's WordNet
endanger, jeopardize, jeopardise, menace, threaten, imperil, peril(verb)
pose a threat to; present a danger to
"The pollution is endangering the crops"
venture, hazard, adventure, stake, jeopardize(verb)
put at risk
"I will stake my good reputation for this"
Wiktionary
jeopardize(Verb)
To put in jeopardy, to threaten.
After having an affair with a junior, her chances of promotion were seriously jeopardized.
Webster Dictionary
Jeopardize(verb)
to expose to loss or injury; to risk; to jeopard
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