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jeopardizing

 

[ ˈdʒɛpəˌdaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

risk

Putting something or someone in a situation where there is a risk of harm, damage, or loss.

Synonyms

compromising, endangering, threatening

Examples of usage

  • He was jeopardizing his career by speaking out against the company.
  • They were jeopardizing their friendship by keeping secrets from each other.
Context #2 | Verb

endanger

To expose something to danger or harm.

Synonyms

imperil, jeopard, put at risk, risk

Examples of usage

  • Her reckless driving was jeopardizing the lives of others on the road.
  • The decision to cut funding for the project jeopardized its success.

Translations

Translations of the word "jeopardizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 comprometendo

🇮🇳 जोखिम में डालना

🇩🇪 gefährden

🇮🇩 mengancam

🇺🇦 піддавати ризику

🇵🇱 narażać

🇯🇵 危険にさらす

🇫🇷 mettre en danger

🇪🇸 poner en riesgo

🇹🇷 tehlike altına almak

🇰🇷 위험에 빠뜨리다

🇸🇦 تعريض للخطر

🇨🇿 ohrozit

🇸🇰 ohroziť

🇨🇳 危害

🇸🇮 ogrožati

🇮🇸 setja í hættu

🇰🇿 қауіпке қою

🇬🇪 მუქარის ქვეშ მოქცევა

🇦🇿 təhlükəyə atma

🇲🇽 poner en riesgo

Etymology

The word 'jeopardizing' originates from the Middle English word 'jeopardise', which came from Old French 'jeopardie', meaning 'danger'. The concept of jeopardizing something has been present in human language and behavior for centuries, as people have always been aware of the risks and consequences of their actions. The term has evolved over time to encompass a broader sense of putting something at risk or in danger.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,742, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.