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View synonyms for jeopard

jeopard

[ jep-erd ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to jeopardize.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of jeopard1

1325–75; Middle English juparten, back formation from jupartie jeopardy, representing Middle French jeu partir to divide play, play, hence, take a chance
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Example Sentences

We would not jeopard the religion and morality of the South to save a Union that had failed for every useful purpose.

All they bachelors then asked of sir Leopold would he in like case so jeopard her person as risk life to save life.

What right had he to further jeopard the life, the honor, of these, his father's fondest treasures?

He undertakes to make the philosopher's stone, and will jeopard his life upon it.

And when they heard of his adventures, they marveled that he would jeopard his person so, alone.

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