Jeopardizes Meaning in English
word · lemma: jeopardize
Definition
To put something or someone in danger of harm, loss, or failure.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'put at risk'; often used in legal, business, or policy contexts. Common with words like 'relationship', 'career', 'future', or 'safety'. Not used for physical movement, but for risks or dangers to things or people.
Spanish: pone en peligro - arriesgaPortuguese (BR): coloca em risco - põe em perigoPortuguese (PT): coloca em risco - põe em perigoChinese (Simplified): 危及 - 危害Chinese (Traditional): 危及 - 危害Hindi: जोख़िम में डालता है - खतरे में डालता हैArabic: يعرّض للخطر - يخاطر بـBengali: বিপন্ন করা - ঝুঁকির মুখে ফেলাRussian: подвергать опасности - ставить под угрозуJapanese: 危険にさらすVietnamese: làm nguy hiểm - đe dọaKorean: 위태롭게 하다Turkish: tehlikeye atmakUrdu: خطر میں ڈالناIndonesian: membahayakan
Example Sentences
Smoking inside jeopardizes everyone's health.
basic
Don't share your password online—it jeopardizes your account security.
natural
Speeding jeopardizes your safety on the road.
basic
Not wearing a helmet jeopardizes your life.
basic
She knows that missing class jeopardizes her chances of passing.
natural
Expensive mistakes like this jeopardize the entire project.
natural