to jeopardize

Examples

• All

• Almost no one thought that they would jeopardize their special relationship with the regime by supporting the protests.

  Academic text (2011)

• Failure to make clear decisions will jeopardize external support and subsequent capacity-building measures.

  Academic text (2013)

• My research is too important to jeopardize for a single child.

  Ultraviolet (2006)

• It's not a good idea to jeopardize my future.

  Dangerous Curves (1988)

• Of course, I would never do anything to jeopardize your safety or your position.

  Fiction book (1994)

• A mistake could jeopardize Sally's life.

  Beverly Hills Ninja (1997)

• Many lawyers believe, with good reason, that any reduction in hours or availability would jeopardize their careers.

  Academic text (2017)

• The FWS concluded, however, that neither project was likely to jeopardize the continued existence of those species.

  Academic text (1991)

• The rapid increase in antimicrobial resistance in Europe and the world is jeopardizing modern healthcare.

  Academic text (2015)

• His reckless driving could jeopardize the safety of everyone on the road.

Synonyms

R

to risk

vsto jeopardize

∞ 3.0

To do something that may cause harm or lead to loss

is about placing into danger specifically, not just taking a chance

T

to threaten

vsto jeopardize

∞ 3.0

To be likely to cause harm or damage

focuses more on actively placing someone or something into danger

E

to endanger

vsto jeopardize

124 3.7

To put someone or something in danger of harm

stresses possible harm, loss, or actual failure as outcomes

I

to imperil

vsto jeopardize

9 7.8

Put someone or something in danger

focuses on danger that may lead to harm, loss, or failure

T

to tempt fate

vsto jeopardize

• Informal

9 7.3

Take an unnecessary risk that might cause bad luck

refers more generally to causing harm, loss, or outright failure

L

to lay on the line

vsto jeopardize

• Informal

8 8.0

To risk losing something important, like your job or your reputation

applies more generally to endangering people or things of any value

H

to hazard

vsto jeopardize

2 5.1

To risk something important to try to gain something

does not imply a motive of hoping to gain while causing danger

R

to run a risk

vsto jeopardize

2 3.0

To do something that might lead to harm or loss

describes putting into danger as a direct result rather than chance

P

to put on the line

vsto jeopardize

1 6.4

Risk something important, like money, life, or reputation

covers risking any harm, loss, or failure, not only important things

P

to peril

vsto jeopardize

8.2

To put a person or thing in serious danger

adds the idea that loss or failure can also result

Antonyms

P

to protect

∞ 1.0

To keep someone or something safe from harm

S

secure

• Specialized

31 4.7

A safe place for money that is unlikely to lose value

How Risky

to imperil

9 7.8

to jeopardize

• US

191 6.3

to endanger

124 3.7

to expose

479 3.2

to threaten

987 3.3

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology