jeopardize

Meaning

To put in jeopardy, to threaten.

Synonyms

endanger

risk

hazard

imperil

jeopardise

peril

threaten

venture

adventure

menace

stake

compromise

tempt Providence

chance

🎲

hold over

jeopard

loom

offer

scupper

take a chance

take risks

take chances

Translations

mettre en danger

compromettre

διακινδυνεύω

gefährden

mettre en péril

arriesgar

poner en peligro

ριψοκινδυνεύω

arriscar

mettere a rischio

minacciare

bedreigen

riskieren

posar en perill

amenaçar

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈd͡ʒɛp.ə.dʌɪz/

Etymology

From jeopardy + -ize.