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

The lawmakers argued that repealing the credits while major projects were still under construction would jeopardize investments already underway and the jobs tied to them. — Kayla Morton, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026

Handled badly, that conflict can jeopardize the entire investment case. — Simon Wells, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Mische argues that without adequate fuel reserves for a shortage — like during a war — our military readiness could be jeopardized. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Each state could use its health department or university system to establish production facilities to manufacture vaccines jeopardized by federal policy. — Joel Dodge, STAT, 14 Oct. 2026

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