English Explanatory Dictionary

jeopard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To put in jeopardy; to expose to loss or injury

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒɛpə(ɹ)d/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-jeopard.wav

Word forms

jeopard jeopards jeoparding jeoparded

Etymology

From Middle English juparte, from jupartie (“jeopardy”) and Old French jeu partir.

Synonyms

imperil hazard jeopardize

Related words

jeopardy

Derived words

jeoparder unjeoparded
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