jeopardize
/ˈd͡ʒɛp.ə.dʌɪz/verb
To put in jeopardy, to threaten.
Example sentence
- “After having an affair with a junior, her chances of promotion were seriously jeopardized.”
Featured as word of the day on October 12, 2028.
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