jeopardize

jeop-ard-ize · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To put something or someone at risk of loss, harm, or failure; to endanger.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    jeopardize one's chances — to reduce the likelihood of success
  • •
    jeopardize a relationship — to put a relationship at risk

Related words

Antonyms: protect, safeguard, secure
See also: endanger, jeopardy, risk, threaten
Synonyms: compromise, endanger, imperil, risk, threaten

Etymology

From jeopardy + -ize. Jeopardy comes from Old French jeu parti ("a divided game," hence an uncertain or risky situation), from jeu ("game") + parti ("divided").