jeopardize
Use Jeopardize in a sentence
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
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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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