jeopardise

Other spellings

• (US) jeopardize

Word parts

jeopardy + -ise

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈdʒɛpədʌɪz/

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Verb

Plain form jeopardise

Third-person singular jeopardises

Past tense jeopardised

Past participle jeopardised

Present participle jeopardising

1. (transitive) If you jeopardise someone or something, you put them in a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.

   After having an affair with a junior, her chances of promotion were seriously jeopardised.

Related words

• jeopardy