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jeop·ard

transitive verb \ˈje-pərd\

Definition of JEOPARD

Examples of JEOPARD

  1. <a scandal that could seriously jeopard his political career>

Origin of JEOPARD

Middle English, back-formation from jeopardie
First Known Use: 14th century

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