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jeopardizes
[/ˈdʒɛpərdaɪzɪz/]
verb
coloca em risco
1.
to put something or someone in a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure
The scandal jeopardizes his political career.
O escândalo coloca sua carreira política em risco.
2.
to expose to hazard or risk; endanger
Reckless driving jeopardizes public safety.
A direção imprudente coloca a segurança pública em risco.
Synonyms
endangers
threatens
risks
compromises
imperils
exposes
hazards
Antonyms
protects
safeguards
secures
ensures
preserves
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
coloca em risco
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
bota em risco
more colloquial variant
São Paulo
coloca em risco
standard formal usage
Portugal
coloca em risco / prejudica
prejudica is also commonly used
Related Idioms & Phrases
jeopardize one's chances
jeopardize the mission
jeopardize relations
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