verb
- to put someone or something in danger of loss, harm, or failure
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is ‘jeopardize’
Examples
- The scandal could jeopardise his political career.
- Don’t jeopardise your health by working too many hours.
- Heavy rainfall may jeopardise the outdoor concert.
- She refused to jeopardise her friendship over money.
- The company’s poor decisions jeopardised thousands of jobs.
- One mistake could jeopardise the entire mission.