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jeopardize

jeo·par·dize

UK/ˈd͡ʒɛp.ə.dʌɪz/ US/ˈd͡ʒɛp.ɚ.daɪz/ fairly common us

verb

1.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

  • “The pollution is endangering the crops”
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2.

put at risk

  • “I will stake my good reputation for this”
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Origin

From jeopardy + -ize.

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