Jeopardize: meaning, definitions and examples

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jeopardize

 

[ ˈdʒɛpəˌdaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a risky situation

to put something or someone in a situation where there is a risk of harm, damage, or failure

Synonyms

endanger, risk, threaten

Examples of usage

  • His job was jeopardized by the economic crisis.
  • She didn't want to jeopardize her reputation by associating with the wrong people.
Context #2 | Verb

in a competition or game

to put something at risk in a competition or game

Synonyms

compromise, gamble, hazard

Examples of usage

  • He didn't want to jeopardize his chances of winning by making a careless mistake.

Translations

Translations of the word "jeopardize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 comprometer

🇮🇳 खतरे में डालना

🇩🇪 gefährden

🇮🇩 mengancam

🇺🇦 поставити під загрозу

🇵🇱 zagrozić

🇯🇵 危険にさらす

🇫🇷 mettre en danger

🇪🇸 poner en peligro

🇹🇷 tehdit etmek

🇰🇷 위험에 처하게 하다

🇸🇦 يهدد

🇨🇿 ohrozit

🇸🇰 ohroziť

🇨🇳 危害

🇸🇮 ogroziti

🇮🇸 setja í hættu

🇰🇿 қауіпке ұшырату

🇬🇪 საფრთხეში ჩაგდება

🇦🇿 təhlükəyə atmaq

🇲🇽 poner en peligro

Etymology

The word 'jeopardize' originated from Old French 'jeu parti' meaning 'a divided game' which referred to a game of chance or a situation where the outcome is uncertain. Over time, it evolved into the current form 'jeopardize' in English, retaining the sense of risk and uncertainty.

See also: jeopardy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,574, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.