jeopardize

Verb

Meaning

To expose to loss or injury; to risk; to jeopard.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

adventure venture stake hazard threaten menace peril endanger jeopardise imperil gage risk damage chance threatened
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Antonyms

guardian harbour guard guardsman support help
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Hypernyms

exist risk be lay on the line put on the line

Phrases with the word

jeopardize by

Derivatives

jeopardized jeopardizing

Examples

I would never jeopardize classified information to be brought out to the public. This information is all open source. There is no reason to worry about classification. It is simply an attempt by bureaucrats to cover their rear ends. Curt Weldon

Our men and women in uniform put their lives on the line for our nation every day; they should not have to jeopardize their financial well-being as well. Mark Pryor

The silent annexation is ongoing. The Democratic Progressive Party's loss of power might be tolerable, but the loss of sovereignty in our time would be an irreversible mistake that would jeopardize future generations. Annette Lu

If by sticking to the moral principles you have followed all your life, you jeopardize your happiness and that of others, throw over your principles. Principles for principles' sake -that is not wisdom; that is obstinacy. Principles should be fluid because life is fluid." Epifanio de los Santos

You have to risk failure to succeed. The important thing is not to make one single mistake that will jeopardize the future. An Wang

Our community in North Texas is fortunate to have two thriving airports. We serve millions of satisfied customers and employ hundreds of thousands of North Texans. We should not jeopardize that which is working well already. Michael Burgess

Close letter words and terms

jeopardisation jeopardise jeopardization jeopardize by jeopardizer jeopardous