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The definition of jeopardize is to put someone or something in a dangerous situation or in peril.
(verb)- An example of jeopardize is when you leave your five year old alone in the house.
- An example of jeopardize is when you cheat on your spouse and cause harm to your relationship.
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See jeopardize in Webster's New World College Dictionary
transitive verb jeopardized, jeopardizing
to put in jeopardy; risk loss, damage, or failure of; endanger
See jeopardize in American Heritage Dictionary 4
transitive verb jeop·ard·ized, jeop·ard·iz·ing, jeop·ard·izes
To expose to loss or injury; imperil. See Synonyms at endanger.
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