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Jeopardized vs Threatened - What's the difference?

jeopardized | threatened |

As verbs the difference between jeopardized and threatened

is that jeopardized is (jeopardize) while threatened is (threaten).

As an adjective threatened is

(ecology|of a plant or animal) at risk of becoming endangered in the near future.

jeopardized

English

Verb

(head)
  • (jeopardize)

    • jeopardize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * jeopardise (British)

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • (US) To put in jeopardy, to threaten.
    • After having an affair with a junior, her chances of promotion were seriously jeopardized .

    threatened

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (threaten)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (ecology, of a plant or animal) At risk of becoming endangered in the near future.
  • Feeling insecure or vulnerable.