jeopardize

American  

[jep-er-dahyz] / ˈdʒɛp ərˌdaɪz /

especially British, jeopardise

verb (used with object)

jeopardized, jeopardizing

1. to put in jeopardy; hazard; risk; imperil.

   He jeopardized his life every time he dived from the tower.

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jeopardize British  

/ ˈdʒɛpəˌdaɪz /

verb

1. to risk; hazard

   he jeopardized his job by being persistently unpunctual

2. to put in danger; imperil

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Other Word Forms

• rejeopardize verb (used with object)
• unjeopardized adjective

Etymology

Origin of jeopardize

First recorded in 1640–50; jeopard(y) + -ize

Example Sentences

“This is an issue that jeopardizes the reliability, resilience and public safety of our communications infrastructure.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The company faces “an important communication challenge because its AI progress trails its competitors and not investing in AI now may in fact jeopardize the long-term future of Apple.”

From MarketWatch

The company faces “an important communication challenge because its AI progress trails its competitors and not investing in AI now may in fact jeopardize the long-term future of Apple.”

From MarketWatch

However, the law also gives the attorney general the power to withhold information that they believe would “jeopardize an active federal investigation or ongoing prosecution.”

From Salon

Drugmakers have opposed the Medicare drug-price negotiations because they say they jeopardize their ability to fund research and development of new medicines.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• imperil
• threaten