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jeopardy

[ˈdʒɛpədi]

jeopardy Definition

  • 1danger of loss, harm, or failure
  • 2putting something at risk or in danger

Using jeopardy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jeopardy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company's future is in jeopardy due to the economic downturn.

  • Example

    He put his reputation in jeopardy by making false claims.

  • Example

    The hiker's life was in jeopardy after getting lost in the wilderness.

  • Example

    The athlete's career was in jeopardy after suffering a serious injury.

jeopardy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jeopardy

Antonyms for jeopardy

Phrases with jeopardy

  • at risk of being lost, harmed, or failing

    Example

    The team's playoff hopes are in jeopardy after losing their star player to injury.

  • double jeopardy

    the prosecution of a person twice for the same offense

    Example

    The defendant cannot be tried again for the same crime due to double jeopardy laws.

  • put someone/something in jeopardy

    to put someone or something at risk of harm or failure

    Example

    The company's decision to cut corners on safety put its employees in jeopardy.

Origins of jeopardy

from Old French 'jeu parti', meaning 'divided game'

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Summary: jeopardy in Brief

'Jeopardy' [ˈdʒɛpədi] refers to the danger of loss, harm, or failure, or putting something at risk. It can describe situations ranging from a company's future to an athlete's career. Phrases like 'in jeopardy' and 'put someone/something in jeopardy' emphasize the risk involved, while 'double jeopardy' refers to being prosecuted twice for the same offense.