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adjective

as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury that stupid prank could turn out to be a jeopardizing event in your academic career

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verb

present participle of jeopardize
as in endangering
to place in danger don't do anything that will jeopardize your place on the advisory board

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Recent Examples of jeopardizing
Verb
The Houthis declared a maritime embargo of Saudi Arabia last week, jeopardizing the kingdom's energy exports through the Red Sea. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 30 July 2026 After practicing with a racket with no strings to keep his groundstroke rhythm without jeopardizing the joint, Alcaraz is hitting balls again. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 July 2026 The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio assesses the comprehensive quality across thousands of stocks, retains the 30 strongest, and re-balances them according to rules that prevent any one position from jeopardizing the entire portfolio. — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Some candidates have imploded in spectacular fashion, jeopardizing races the party had expected to win. — Jill Colvin, Fortune, 23 July 2026 This is likely to throw local governments into meltdown, jeopardizing services like public safety, libraries and growth management. — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026 And the dysfunction is already jeopardizing other pressing legislative business in the eleventh hour of the 119th Congress, including bipartisan priorities and crucial government funding bills relied on by many Americans. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 16 July 2026 Venture capital deal-making in the Middle East has collapsed to a five-year low amid the Iran war, jeopardizing the growth of startups that are an engine for jobs, innovation, and non-oil revenue. — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 13 July 2026 Critics warn the measure could spook some of California’s highest earners into moving out of fear of future taxes, jeopardizing the state’s long-term fiscal health. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jeopardizing
  1. dangerous
  2. endangering
  3. hazardous
  4. threatening
  5. perilous
  6. risking
  7. risky
  8. serious
Adjective
  • Despite Penta's aggressive offense and dangerous maneuvers, Gable persevered, ultimately making Penta submit with a decisive ankle lock, securing a triumphant and emotional victory.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Three wildfires are burning in Spokane County, Washington, and thousands of families have been ordered to flee their homes overnight, as state officials warn of an incredibly dangerous situation and brace for what daylight may reveal.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of dangerous
Verb
  • In 2012, China occupied Scarborough Shoal, a traditional Filipino fishing ground inside the Philippines’ EEZ, endangering the lives of Philippine personnel and fishermen in the process.
    — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • The coaches were hit with charges of conspiracy to endanger the welfare of a child and endangering the welfare of a child.
    — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of endangering
Adjective
  • The system also avoided hazardous conditions while controlling the spacecraft’s orientation, showing how autonomous software could reduce dependence on ground commands during military and scientific missions.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Authorities continue to warn the public about the dangers of the Kern River, describing it as extremely hazardous even for experienced swimmers.
    — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of hazardous
Verb
  • Over the next few years, he was charged and found guilty of second-degree theft, abuse of family members, and threatening behavior, but never served more than 10 days in jail.
    — Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Life threatening flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses continues.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of threatening
Adjective
  • In this context, replicating reputation management by political methods could prove perilous.
    — Jon Michail, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The acclaimed filmmaker's adaptation stars Matt Damon as the intrepid Greek king Odysseus, who embarks on a perilous voyage home following the Trojan War.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 28 July 2026
Definition of perilous
Verb
  • In the early 1960s, Americans looked at Cuba under Castro and understood why people were risking everything to come here.
    — Ray Watford, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
  • These errors can cause crashes or enable attackers to exploit memory vulnerabilities, risking data corruption or executing malicious code.
    — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of risking
Adjective
  • In the Himalayan region, fragile mountains, seismic activity and unpredictable underground conditions make tunnel projects especially risky.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • The new joint venture draws a line between Doronin’s two companies and moves the heavy, risky capital requirements of real estate development into a separate vehicle.
    — Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of risky
Adjective
  • The claim and counterclaim are among serious allegations – including of smear campaigns and embezzlement – aired in multiple court cases now swirling around the production of the Australian musical comedy.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Deputies followed behind and reported no serious injuries related to the rolling sedan.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 22 July 2026
Definition of serious

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