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jeopardize

verb

/ˈdʒepərdaɪz/

Meaning

to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed

To put something into a situation of risk or danger.

His reckless behavior could jeopardize his career.

Reckless driving can jeopardize lives.

jeopardize the future

endanger, threaten, risk, compromise, imperil

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endanger, threaten, risk, compromise, imperil

Entry 2

endanger, risk, imperil, threaten, compromise

protect, safeguard, secure, preserve, defend

Entry 1

protect, safeguard, secure, preserve, defend

Entry 2

protect, safeguard, secure

jeopardize safety, jeopardize career, jeopardize chances, jeopardize relationship, jeopardize lives, jeopardize future, jeopardize health

Entry 1

jeopardize safety, jeopardize career, jeopardize chances, jeopardize relationship

Entry 2

jeopardize lives, jeopardize career, jeopardize future, jeopardize health

to fail to notice or consider something; to have a view from above

To divide into three parts.

To reduce or take away the worth or value of something.

To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.

to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation

To spend time making minor adjustments to one's appearance.