jeopardize

Other spellings

• (UK) jeopardise

Word parts

jeopardy + -ize

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈdʒɛpədʌɪz/

• Audio (UK)

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Verb

Plain form jeopardize

Third-person singular jeopardizes

Past tense jeopardized

Past participle jeopardized

Present participle jeopardizing

1. (transitive) If you jeopardize 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 jeopardized.

Related words

• jeopardy