JEOPARD Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

jeopard

verb

ˈje-pərd

Definition of jeopard

as in to endanger

to place in danger a scandal that could seriously jeopard his political career

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Johnson said moving some of those funds would not endanger any ongoing projects funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

— A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Still, the trade war has compounded GOP concerns that the party is barreling toward November with a political weight on its back that could endanger Republicans’ prospects of holding on to their narrow majorities in the House and Senate.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of endanger

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An 18-year-old North Carolina woman threatened to fabricate child molestation accusations if a man didn’t give her cash, according to police in Huntersville.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
Trump has threatened to also double tariffs on automobiles and auto parts from Canada from 25% to 50%.

— Joey Garrison, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of threaten

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This exceeds the city manager’s authority to move temporary shelter projects forward without council approval, risking a vote that could stop the project altogether.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Allen Berezovsky / Getty Images If not, the NBA risks losing an incredible feature in its repertoire.

— Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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