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jeopardize vs risk

risk vs jeopardize

jeopardize is not a noun while risk is a noun.

jeopardize and risk both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
jeopardize No No Yes No
risk Yes No Yes No
As verbs, risk is a hypernym of jeopardize; that is, risk is a word with a broader meaning than jeopardize:
  • jeopardize: put at risk
  • risk: expose to a chance of loss or damage
Other hypernyms of jeopardize include lay on the line, put on the line.
jeopardize (noun) risk (noun)
a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
the probability of being exposed to an infectious agent
the probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
jeopardize (verb) risk (verb)
put at risk expose to a chance of loss or damage
pose a threat to; present a danger to take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
Difference between jeopardize and risk

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