Jeopardy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒɛpədi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jeopardy is a noun meaning Danger of failure, harm, or loss.
Meaning
Danger of failure, harm, or loss.
More Meanings
- (transitive, archaic) To jeopardize; to endanger.
Example Sentences
The poor condition of the vehicle put its occupants in constant jeopardy.
It seemed to me I could do something in that vein with my characters: the ticking clock, dire jeopardy, quick changes of fortune, small acts having huge consequences.
When Obinna was red carded shortly after for a ridiculous kick on Larsson it seemed as though West Ham's hopes of reaching Wembley, and in turn Grant's of keeping his job, lay in serious jeopardy.
Thus chaunce hath (by exchaunge) the flie ſo trapt, / That ſodainly he loſt his libertee: / The more he wrange, the faſter was he wrapt [in the spider's web] / And all to thencreaſe of his ieoberdee, […]
Word Forms
- jeopardies
- jeopardying
- jeopardied
Synonyms for jeopardy
Depending on context, synonyms include hazard, peril, risk, adventure, danger, distress.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include risk, hazard, peril, champion, hazards, stake.
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