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Jeopardize (Verb)

Pose a threat to; present a danger to; "The pollution is endangering the crops".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The government's decision to cut funding for the project could jeopardize the entire operation and lead to significant financial losses.
Her reckless driving habits are starting to jeopardize the safety of her passengers and other road users.
The rise in ocean temperature is likely to jeopardize the existence of many marine species that are already struggling to survive.
The company's failure to comply with regulations may jeopardize their chances of obtaining future contracts.
The lack of proper safety equipment on the construction site could jeopardize the lives of the workers and lead to serious injuries or fatalities.

Put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

If I speak out against their policies now, I will jeopardize my chances of getting the loan.
Investing all your money in a single stock can jeopardize your financial security.
The whistleblower's testimony could jeopardize the entire investigation if it falls into the wrong hands.
Signing this contract without reading the fine print may jeopardize our company's future.
His refusal to apologize could jeopardize the fragile peace negotiations.