Synonyms of jeopardize

jeopardize

verb

ˈje-pər-ˌdīz 

as in to endanger

to place in danger

don't do anything that will jeopardize your place on the advisory board

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endanger
• threaten
• risk
• imperil
• compromise
• menace
• adventure
• venture
• jeopard
• hazard
• gamble (with)
• peril
• intimidate
• expose
• subject
• chance
• wager

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protect
• guard
• preserve
• shelter
• save
• shield
• resume

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of jeopardize

He is also held responsible by many for the precipitous decline in Israel’s international standing and for jeopardizing Israel’s crucial alliance with the United States. — Dov Waxman, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026

Debt, the deficit and high interest rates limit the government’s ability to increase spending and foreshadow disputes over how to fund campaign promises without jeopardizing social programs. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026

At the time, the allegations had not been substantiated, and Meghan was advised that speaking publicly about them could jeopardize any potential investigation, a source familiar with the situation told PEOPLE. — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, Jackson is sounding the alarm over sluggish early voting across deep-red rural Georgia, warning that complacency in GOP strongholds could jeopardize his bid for governor. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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