A Word A Day : Jeopardize





Monday, 13th August 2007 : Today's Word is...

Jeopardize



( Verb )


Pronunciation : (jep'or-diz')

1. To expose to loss or injury

2. To subject to danger or destruction

3. Pose a threat to or present a danger to

4. Put at risk


Synonyms:


1. Endanger

2. Imperil

3. Menace

4. Peril

5. Risk

6. Threaten

7. Danger

8. Stake

9. Adventure

10. Hazard

11. Venture


Antonyms:


1. Give safety

2. Keep safe

3. Soothen

4. Solve

5. Improve

6. Brighten


Contextual Example:


• It is not advisable to jeopardize your health for this petty gain of money.

• Nancy jeopardized her life but saved a drowning child.

• A sudden realization came upon him that life was real and life was earnest and that if he did not wish to jeopardize a good situation, he must bestir himself.


Related Words:


Jeopardous : Adjective

Jeopardy : Noun




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