jeopardise
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ərˌdaɪz verb (used with object), jeop·ard·ized, jeop·ard·iz·ing.
to put in jeopardy; hazard; risk; imperil: He jeopardized his life every time he dived from the tower.
Also, especially British, jeop·ard·ise.
Related forms
re·jeop·ard·ize, verb (used with object), re·jeop·ard·ized, re·jeop·ard·iz·ing.
un·jeop·ard·ized, adjective
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jeopardize or jeopardise (ˈdʒɛpəˌdaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to risk; hazard: he jeopardized his job by being persistently unpunctual |
| 2. | to put in danger; imperil |
| jeopardise or jeopardise | |
| —vb | |
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| jeopardize or jeopardise (ˈdʒɛpəˌdaɪz) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to risk; hazard: he jeopardized his job by being persistently unpunctual |
| 2. | to put in danger; imperil |
| jeopardise or jeopardise | |
| —vb | |
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Example sentences
Even when capital is available, taking on debt can jeopardise a firm's credit rating.
Pressing them to reduce rates further would jeopardise their ability to attract private capital, inhibiting their growth.
Over-generous pay settlements will jeopardise economic recovery.
The reality is that draconian measures rarely make us safer and often jeopardise security.
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