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Jeopardize

/dʒˈɛpəˌrdaɪz/
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(verb) To put in jeopardy, to threaten.

If you ignore the past, you jeopardize the future.
Will this stuff jeopardize my health?
CEFR Practice Quiz
Choosing to quit your job without another one lined up could ____ your financial security in the long run.

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