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

Spring training is in jeopardy because of the looming lockout. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Those eight-figure earners on the ice are spread across 18 of the league’s 32 teams, meaning one of the most interesting streaks in sports is in jeopardy of being broken. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026

However, expressing such positions both in Israel and the United States has put Jews in jeopardy. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2026

For now, Griffin’s father’s dream of having more of her siblings living on the land their grandmother acquired is in jeopardy. — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026