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

Cordova said via email that the hearing was also to determine if the Murphy drill site is jeopardizing public health or safety.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Pfizer’s move has sparked criticism from Poland and Romania’s air-navigation agencies, which accuse the company of jeopardizing air safety.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

How much money can this strategy absorb without jeopardizing future returns?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

Here’s how to do it without jeopardizing your job.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

His older sister’s wedding isn’t until Friday, so at least I’m not jeopardizing his attendance there.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan