I have jeopardized

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "I have jeopardized" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing actions that have put something at risk or in danger, typically in a serious context. Example: "I have jeopardized my chances of promotion by missing important deadlines."

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Exact Expressions

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I feel especially bad if I have jeopardized his preparation for the Open Championship".

The New York Times - Sports

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"I think it has jeopardized some of the things they wanted to do on that committee, because you're just seeing this tremendous backlash," said the House majority leader, Denise W. Merrill, a Democrat of Mansfield.

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"I would never have jeopardized my health and reputation, and put my family and my company through this ordeal, if my source had not required a promise of confidentiality".

The New York Times

When asked how she felt about it in terms of the show, she said, "I felt it could have jeopardized other relationships that I cared about, but at the same time, it is the show and that could have happened in the fantasy suite".

Huffington Post

Each time I visited, I became more distressed by what I saw and heard -- awful things that could not be reported because doing so would have jeopardized the lives of Iraqis, particularly those on our Baghdad staff.

The New York Times

His mother said he never would have jeopardized his dream job.

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A negative result could have jeopardized already growing sales for multiple sclerosis.

The New York Times

Shifting the case to London could have jeopardized Mr. Hands's status as a British tax exile.

The New York Times

Santoro's knowledge of Grimm's true identity "could have jeopardized" the rest of the operation.

The New Yorker

Some officers have jeopardized long careers and violated their oaths for a few thousand dollars.

The New York Times

The budget constraints, regulators say, also have jeopardized their efforts to police Wall Street.

The New York Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "I have jeopardized" when you want to express that your actions have potentially put something important at risk, such as a relationship, opportunity, or plan.

Common error

Avoid using "I have jeopardized" if the risk is minor or easily recoverable. Choose a less dramatic phrase like "I have slightly inconvenienced" or "I have complicated matters" instead.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "I have jeopardized" functions as a statement of responsibility, indicating that the speaker's actions have put something at risk. This construction employs the present perfect tense, emphasizing the ongoing consequences of a past action. Ludwig confirms its correctness.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "I have jeopardized" is a statement indicating that one's actions have put something at risk. Ludwig confirms this phrase is correct and usable in written English. While it is not extremely common, it is suitable for neutral to formal contexts, particularly when discussing potentially harmful consequences. Semantically similar phrases include "I have endangered" and "I have put at risk". When using this phrase, it's essential to ensure the level of risk corresponds to the gravity of the word 'jeopardized', avoiding its use in situations where the risk is minor or easily recoverable.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

I have put at risk

Replaces "jeopardized" with a more explicit description of the action's effect.

I have put in danger

Similar to "put at risk", but emphasizes the state of being in danger.

I have endangered

Replaces "jeopardized" with "endangered", suggesting a more immediate and severe threat.

I have imperiled

Replaces "jeopardized" with "imperiled", conveying a sense of serious and imminent danger.

I have risked

Uses "risked" instead of "jeopardized", implying a willingness to accept potential negative consequences.

I have compromised

Substitutes "jeopardized" with "compromised", indicating a weakening or impairment of something.

I have undermined

Substitutes "jeopardized" with "undermined", suggesting a gradual weakening of something.

I have threatened

Uses "threatened" instead of "jeopardized", suggesting a potential danger or harm.

I have damaged

Replaces "jeopardized" with "damaged", implying harm has already occurred or is likely to.

I have spoiled

Uses "spoiled" instead of "jeopardized", implying that something is ruined or has lost its value.

FAQs

How can I use "I have jeopardized" in a sentence?

Use "I have jeopardized" to express that your actions have put something at risk. For instance, "I have jeopardized my chances of getting the promotion by missing the deadline".

What can I say instead of "I have jeopardized"?

You can use alternatives like "I have endangered", "I have risked", or "I have compromised" depending on the specific context and the level of risk involved.

Is it better to say "I have jeopardized" or "I jeopardized"?

"I have jeopardized" is the present perfect tense, implying the action has relevance to the present. "I jeopardized" is simple past, referring to a completed action in the past. The better choice depends on whether the consequences are still relevant.

What's the difference between "I have jeopardized" and "I almost jeopardized"?

"I have jeopardized" means the action has created a real risk. "I almost jeopardized" implies the risk was averted. For example, "I have jeopardized the deal" means the deal is at risk, while "I almost jeopardized the deal" means the deal was nearly put at risk but is now safe.