Synonyms of jeopardizes

jeopardizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of jeopardize

as in endangers

to place in danger

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endangers
• threatens
• imperils
• risks
• compromises
• hazards
• ventures
• adventures
• menaces
• jeopards
• gambles (with)
• perils
• intimidates
• exposes
• chances
• subjects
• wagers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protects
• shelters
• shields
• saves
• preserves
• guards
• resumes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of jeopardizes

But sources inside the State Department now claim, according to Reuters, that a brewing feud at the United Nations jeopardizes that appointment. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2026

The request potentially jeopardizes their access to affordable monthly payments and may temporarily pause their ability to remain on track for eventual student loan forgiveness. — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Metro says continuation of the lawsuit without a ruling in its favor jeopardizes a project planned for more than 10 years. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 20 July 2026

His refusal to do so jeopardizes public safety. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026

This mistaken understanding of Iran’s leaders jeopardizes the chances of solving the current crisis with diplomacy. — John M. Crisp, Mercury News, 25 June 2026

The groups say this logjam jeopardizes $47 billion in investments and thousands of jobs in 21 states. — Jennifer McDermott, Fortune, 15 June 2026

That decision jeopardizes three new majority-Black state legislative districts, though the effects likely won't be felt until 2027, said Damon Hewitt, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. — ABC News, 18 May 2026

When an Alabama court jeopardizes access to IVF and her own embryos, artist Abbey Crain refuses to surrender her creative power. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 May 2026