Jeopardize and Lay

Jeopardize

Jeopardize verb - To place in danger.

Lay and jeopardize are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lay" instead a verb "Jeopardize".

Lay

Lay verb - To risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event.
Usage example: I'll lay five dollars that you can't do it

Jeopardize and lay are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jeopardize" instead a verb "Lay".

Nearby Words: laying, laid

Common collocations

way jeopardize way lay way
hurt jeopardize hurt lay hurt
lives jeopardize lives lay lives
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