jeopard

verb

jeop·​ard ˈje-pərd 

jeoparded; jeoparding; jeopards

transitive verb

: jeopardize

Synonyms

• adventure
• compromise
• endanger
• gamble (with)
• hazard
• imperil
• jeopardize
• menace
• peril
• risk
• venture

Examples of jeopard in a Sentence

a scandal that could seriously jeopard his political career

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, back-formation from jeopardie

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above