Jeopardize (Verb)

Meaning ¹

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

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

• Endanger
• Menace
• Threaten
• Peril
• Jeopardise
• Imperil

Hypernyms

• Exist

Related Words

• Jeopardy (noun)

Meaning ²

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

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Venture
• Stake
• Adventure
• Hazard

Hypernyms

• Lay On The Line
• Risk
• Put On The Line

Related Words

• Jeopardy (noun)