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Meanings of jeopardise in English

Portuguese
arriscar
Catalan
amenaçar
Spanish
amenazar

Pose a threat to; present a danger to.

arriscar
Usage of jeopardise in English
1
An extended delay could jeopardise the future of U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
Reuters
2
There are concerns that protests and social unrest may jeopardise fiscal consolidation.
The Irish Times
3
This would hinder economic recovery and jeopardise the gains achieved through globalisation.
The Irish Times
4
The board ruled against any change that would jeopardise their historic interiors.
The Irish Times
5
Break it down and you bruise and jeopardise the flower of life.
The History of David Grieve
6
Only a catastrophic collapse could jeopardise Napoli's place in the top three.
The Guardian
7
Lawyers warn it could jeopardise their chances of staying in New Zealand.
Radio NZ
8
Lawyers warn it could jeopardise their chances of staying… Read more Audio
Radio NZ
9
Serious loyalist violence could jeopardise any further moves on IRA decommissioning.
The Irish Times
10
Senior Government sources are concerned that this could jeopardise the coalition.
The Irish Times
11
First, the proposals would jeopardise Prime Minister Theresa May's pledge to slash immigration.
Reuters
12
He said the coming tuition hikes could jeopardise his remaining studies.
The Guardian
13
I recognise that what I have written may jeopardise this work.
The Guardian
14
They have been slower than Washington to embrace sanctions that might jeopardise trade.
Reuters
15
But most importantly, none of this can jeopardise the first key priority, qualifying.
The Guardian
16
We cannot jeopardise that confidence by appointing someone under investigation in another country.
Radio NZ
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Jeopardise through the time
Jeopardise across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Less common
United Kingdom
Rare