jeopardize
pronunciation
How to pronounce jeopardize in British English:
UK [ˈdʒepədaɪz]
How to pronounce jeopardize in American English:
US [ˈdʒepərdaɪz]
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- Verb:
- pose a threat to; present a danger to
- put at risk
Word Origin
- jeopardize (v.)
- 1640s, from jeopardy + -ize. Related: Jeopardized; jeopardizing. As a verb, Middle English used simple jeopard (late 14c.).
Example
- 1. Waiting until next month to fly discovery could jeopardize that plan .
- 2. It 's a problem big enough to jeopardize the recovery that the economy seems to be building .
- 3. A tough line toward china may buttress president barack obama 's prospects in this november elections , but could also jeopardize long-term u. s.and world security .
- 4. During the discussion the president drew a sharp distinction between whistle-blowers who exclusively reveal wrongdoing and those who jeopardize national security .
- 5. Nimh requests that non-federal organizations not alter publications in a way that will jeopardize the integrity and " brand " when using publications .