Pronunciations (5)
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/ˈd͡ʒɛp.ə.dʌɪz/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˈd͡ʒɛp.ɚ.daɪz/
Pronunciation notes
- Canada
- General-American
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/ˈd͡ʒep.ə.dɑez/
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- Australia
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/ˈd͡ʒep.ə.daɪz/
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- New-Zealand
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[d͡ʒep.ə.dɑe̯z]
Pronunciation notes
- New-Zealand
Verb
To put in jeopardy, to threaten.
Usage- US usage
- Transitive
- Examples
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After having an affair with a junior, her chances of promotion were seriously jeopardized.
This mission is too important for me to allow you to jeopardize it.
Verb
pose a threat to; present a danger to
- Examples
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The pollution is endangering the crops
put at risk
- Broader terms
- Examples
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I will stake my good reputation for this