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jeopardize vs lay on the line

lay on the line vs jeopardize

jeopardize and lay on the line both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
jeopardize No No Yes No
lay on the line No No Yes No
As verbs, lay on the line is a hypernym of jeopardize; that is, lay on the line is a word with a broader meaning than jeopardize:
  • jeopardize: put at risk
  • lay on the line: expose to a chance of loss or damage
Other hypernyms of jeopardize include put on the line, risk.
jeopardize (verb) lay on the line (verb)
put at risk expose to a chance of loss or damage
pose a threat to; present a danger to
Difference between jeopardize and lay on the line

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