Synonyms of in jeopardy

in jeopardy

phrase

as in susceptible

being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm

Human encroachment has left many once-thriving species in jeopardy.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• susceptible
• vulnerable
• sensitive
• subject (to)
• at risk
• exposed
• liable
• prone
• endangered
• in deep water
• likely
• open
• unprotected
• unsecured
• uncovered
• unguarded
• unscreened
• undefended

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unexposed
• invulnerable
• protected
• secured
• covered
• safeguarded
• screened
• sheltered
• guarded
• shielded
• insusceptible
• unsusceptible
• warded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of in jeopardy

Over the past 14 years, Xi has been prudent enough to build on this foundation, avoiding policies that would put these historic gains in jeopardy. — Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

But Redfield, citing Welch’s majority of 78 Democrats in the 118-member chamber, questioned whether the speakership is in jeopardy. — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

With our lead suddenly in jeopardy, Dwight Evans came to the plate. — New York Daily News, 26 July 2026

Alas, a hand injury soon puts that plan in jeopardy, leading a doctor, played by producer Ben Stiller, to literally write Dusty a prescription for pickleball. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 21 July 2026