DAWN V

Jeopardise

Definition

to put something at risk of being harmed or damaged

Example

"It was unclear if the threat had been carried out, or if it would jeopardise talks in Switzerland scheduled for Sunday that were supposed to start the process of turning the current interim agreement between the US and Iran signed this week into a more detailed deal covering Iran’s nuclear programme."

Antonyms

protect safeguard

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