jeop·ard·ize

[jep-er-dahyz]
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.


Origin:
1640–50; jeopard(y) + -ize

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]
 
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 is always a great word to know.
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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Example sentences
Nobody asked them to take shortcuts that would jeopardize the entire gulf
  ecosystem and beyond.
It might also jeopardize your ability to get insurance.
Federal and local officials would not give details, saying that to do so might
  jeopardize their investigation.
By being forced to live hand to mouth, people naturally will become fearful of
  any change that might jeopardize the status quo.
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