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

Iran threatened to reimpose a blockade on Wednesday, jeopardizing 20% of global oil and LNG shipments and economic recovery.

From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026

The committee’s authority is limited to very uncommon circumstances in which there are no “reasonable and prudent alternatives” that would avoid jeopardizing a listed species or impair a species’ critical habitat.

From Salon ● Apr. 7, 2026

Woods required immediate surgery for injuries to his legs, jeopardizing any chance he had of playing more meaningful golf.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 28, 2026

For families who have run the numbers and determined they can help without jeopardizing their own security, here are approaches I’ve seen work:

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 27, 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