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jeopardize

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdʒɛpərdaɪz/ · UK /ˈdʒepədaɪz/

jeopardize means: To put someone or something in danger of being harmed, lost, or unsuccessful.

verb

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To put someone or something in danger of being harmed, lost, or unsuccessful.

  • Do not jeopardize your health.
  • His mistake jeopardized the whole project.
  • Could this delay jeopardize our chances of winning?

How to use it: jeopardize someone/something (Driving too fast can jeopardize everyone’s safety.)

Similar words: endanger, risk, threaten

Opposites: protect

Common phrases: jeopardize someone’s safety, jeopardize a deal, jeopardize someone’s chances

Questions about jeopardize

What does jeopardize mean?

To put someone or something in danger of being harmed, lost, or unsuccessful.

What is jeopardize in other languages?

Türkçe: tehlikeye atmak · Español: poner en peligro · Français: mettre en danger · Deutsch: gefährden · Italiano: mettere a rischio · 日本語: 危険にさらす

How do you pronounce jeopardize?

In American English /ˈdʒɛpərdaɪz/; in British English /ˈdʒepədaɪz/.

How do you use jeopardize in a sentence?

Do not jeopardize your health. His mistake jeopardized the whole project.

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