'jeopardize' definitions:

Definition of 'jeopardize'

verb

Pose a threat to; present a danger to; "The pollution is endangering the crops" [syn: endanger, jeopardize, jeopardise, menace, threaten, imperil, peril]

verb

Put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this" [syn: venture, hazard, adventure, stake, jeopardize]

Definition of 'jeopardize'

From: GCIDE

jeopardize \jeop"ard*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Jeopardized; p. pr. & vb. n. Jeopardizing.] To expose to loss or injury; to risk.
Syn: jeopard. [1913 Webster]
That he should jeopardize his willful head Only for spite at me. --H. Taylor. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'jeopardize'

From: Moby Thesaurus

compromise,
encounter danger,
endanger,
expose,
gamble,
gamble with,
hazard,
imperil,
incur danger,
jeopard,
jeopardy,
lay open,
menace,
peril,
put in danger,
put in jeopardy,
risk,
threaten,
venture

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