jeopardize
jeopardize
Definition
jeop·ard·ize (jep′ər dīz′)
transitive verb -·ized′, -·iz′·ing
to put in jeopardy; risk loss, damage, or failure of; endanger
jeopardize
Synonyms
jeopardize
Usage Examples
Object
- integrity: Reassure faculty that accommodations should not jeopardize the academic integrity of the course or program.
- security: How could UFOs jeopardize the national security of the U.S.
- safety: On the contrary, it jeopardizes patient safety by creating an intimidating liability environment.
- interest: When is an information environment so open that it jeopardizes vital interests, and when should security impede effectiveness?
- future: Isolation of Arab Nations from the global community may jeopardize the future of the entire Middle East region.
- life: That is part of CGI's attraction to filmmakers: The ability to create intense scenes without jeopardizing the lives of stunt people.
Modifying Another Word
- seriously: Without force health protection measures, mission effectiveness will be seriously jeopardized.
- not: The gospel of salvation by faith in Christ does not jeopardize right living.
- also: It also jeopardizes the future of our presence in Highfields.
- n't: Do n't jeopardize someone else's chance of success by your own indiscriminate applications.
- even: Others fear the proposal would stifle religious freedom and debate, even jeopardizing comedians who joke about faith.
- thereby: Thus, a home owner cannot burn down his home and thereby jeopardize the entire neighborhood.
