First Known Use: 14th century
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jeopard
verb jeop·ard \ˈje-pərd\
Definition of JEOPARD
transitive verb
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Origin of JEOPARD
Middle English, back-formation from jeopardie
Related to JEOPARD
- Synonyms
- adventure, compromise, gamble (with), hazard, imperil, endanger, jeopardize, menace, peril, risk, venture
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