jeopardized
Pronunciation: [ˈdʒɛpərdaɪzd]
Word
Context: "risk"
(verb) to put something in danger or at risk of being harmed. It’s like when you play a game and make a choice that might make you lose, you are jeopardizing your chances to win.
Example
She jeopardized her chance of winning the race by not training enough.
Example
He didn't jeopardize his position at work because he always did his best.
Example
What could jeopardize our plans for the picnic?
Context: "safety"
(verb) to endanger or threaten the safety of something or someone. This could be when someone does something that puts another person in a risky situation.
Example
The new safety measures helped to ensure that workers were not jeopardized while on the job.
Example
The unsafe equipment jeopardized no one because it was removed from the site.
Example
How could reckless driving jeopardize the safety of others on the road?
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