jeopardy

Meaning

Noun

Danger of failure, harm, or loss.

Verb

To jeopardize; to endanger.

Synonyms

peril

danger

❗

hazard

risk

endangerment

risky

stakes

sweepstake

chance

🎲

treachery

dangerous

distress

perilous

plight

Translations

perigo

❗

pericolo

Gefahr

❗

peligro

danger

❗

κίνδυνος

rischio

gevaar

❗

perill

❗

risco

riesgo

🎲

tehlike

❗

risque

perikel

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈd͡ʒɛpədi/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: jupartie

In summary

From Middle English jupartie, jeopardie (“even chance”), from Old French jeu parti (“a divided game, i.e. an even game, an even chance”), from Medieval Latin iocus partītus (“an even chance, an alternative”), from Latin iocus (“jest, play, game”) + partītus, perfect passive participle of partiō (“divide”); see joke and party.