verb
- putting someone or something in danger of loss, harm, or failure
Usage: British spelling; present participle of jeopardise
Examples
- The company is jeopardising its reputation with these poor decisions.
- By speeding, you’re jeopardising the safety of other drivers.
- The scandal is jeopardising her chances of winning the election.
- Poor attendance is jeopardising his academic standing.
- The leak could be jeopardising national security.
- They accused him of jeopardising the peace negotiations.