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The correct answer is endanger.

Jeopardize

A. indulge
B. discard
C. endanger
D. demean

The correct answer is C. To endanger; to imperil; to expose to loss, injury or risk; to put in jeopardy..

Jeopardize comes from jeopardy, which derives from jeu parti (Old French). It meant uncertain chance.

Examples of use:

  • It is important that you do not jeopardize our mission.
  • His speculation in corn futures jeopardized their retirement plans.


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