jeopardize
word
/ˈdʒɛpɝˌdaɪz/
JE-pur-dyz
/ˈdʒɛpɜːˌdaɪz/
JE-puh-dyz
Definition
To put someone or something in danger of harm, loss, or failure.
Usage & Nuances
Slightly formal/academic tone; often used about serious risks or negative outcomes. Common collocations: 'jeopardize your chances', 'jeopardize safety', 'jeopardize a relationship'. Not used for minor problems or casual talk.
Spanish: poner en peligro - arriesgarPortuguese (BR): colocar em risco - pôr em perigoPortuguese (PT): pôr em risco - colocar em perigoChinese (Simplified): 危及 - 威胁Chinese (Traditional): 危及 - 威脅Hindi: ख़तरे में डालना - जोखिम उठानाArabic: يُعرِّض للخطر - يُهدِّدBengali: বিপন্ন করা - ঝুঁকিতে ফেলা - সংকটে ফেলাRussian: подвергать опасности - ставить под угрозуJapanese: 危険にさらすVietnamese: làm nguy hiểm - đe dọaKorean: 위태롭게 하다 - 위험에 빠뜨리다Turkish: tehlikeye atmak - riske atmakUrdu: خطر میں ڈالنا - داؤ پر لگاناIndonesian: membahayakan - menempatkan dalam bahaya
Example Sentences
Telling that secret could seriously jeopardize their friendship.
natural
If you ignore the warnings, you’ll only jeopardize yourself.
natural
Don't jeopardize your health by not sleeping enough.
basic
Smoking can jeopardize your chances of living a long life.
basic
Arriving late could jeopardize your job interview.
basic
We can’t jeopardize the project by rushing these decisions.
natural