CEFR C1

jeopardize

verb

Meaning

To put something or someone into a situation where there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.

The company's financial stability was jeopardized by the sudden economic downturn.
His careless remarks could jeopardize his chances of getting the promotion.

Synonyms: endanger, imperil, threaten, compromise

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛpərdaɪz/

To put something or someone into a situation where there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.

The company's financial stability was jeopardized by the sudden economic downturn.
His careless remarks could jeopardize his chances of getting the promotion.
The ongoing conflict jeopardizes the lives of thousands of civilians.

jeopardize something (prepositional phrase): To put a thing or concept in danger of harm or failure. — "The new policy could jeopardize the company's reputation."
jeopardize someone's something (prepositional phrase): To put a person's possession, status, or opportunity in danger. — "His actions jeopardized his family's financial future."

Words with a similar meaning to jeopardize:

Words with the opposite meaning to jeopardize: