jeopardise

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jeopardise

(verb)

Meaning

to put in danger or risk

Example

"Failing to prepare properly could jeopardise your chances of success."

Synonyms

endangerthreatenrisk

Antonyms

protectsecuresafeguard

More about this word

Word origin
From Old French 'jeu parti', meaning a game or game of chance.
Related word forms
  • verb: jeopardized
  • noun: jeopardy

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