jeopardizing

VERB

endanger

Synonyms

STRONGEST

imperil threaten

STRONG

chance gamble hazard peril risk stake

WEAK

be careless chance it lay on the line put at risk put in danger put in jeopardy subject to tempt fate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

guard protect save

STRONG

design plan

Example Sentences

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Jeopardizing any source of new supply is odd for a bill that is trying to make housing more affordable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

"Jeopardizing our future is something I will not do," Barra added.

From Reuters • Sep. 29, 2023

Jeopardizing outpatient medical care for 162,300 Virginia veterans.

From Washington Post • Apr. 28, 2023

Jeopardizing a police investigation is not just an ethical issue but a legal one, while your journalistic concerns fall squarely in the camp of professional standard.

From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2017

Jeopardizing the Windows platform just to promote a fixed function appliance was never going to fly, and nor should it.

From Forbes • Nov. 3, 2011