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risk vs jeopardize

jeopardize vs risk

risk is a noun but jeopardize is not a noun.

risk and jeopardize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
risk Yes No Yes No
jeopardize No No Yes No
As verbs, jeopardize is a hyponym of risk; that is, jeopardize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than risk:
  • risk: expose to a chance of loss or damage
  • jeopardize: put at risk
Other hyponyms of risk include adventure, hazard, stake, venture, bell the cat.
risk (noun) jeopardize (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
risk (verb) jeopardize (verb)
expose to a chance of loss or damage put at risk
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome pose a threat to; present a danger to
Difference between risk and jeopardize

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