Synonyms of jeopardizes

jeopardizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of jeopardize

as in endangers

to place in danger

don't do anything that will jeopardize your place on the advisory board

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endangers
• threatens
• imperils
• risks
• compromises
• hazards
• ventures
• adventures
• menaces
• jeopards
• gambles (with)
• perils
• intimidates
• exposes
• chances
• subjects
• wagers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protects
• shelters
• shields
• saves
• preserves
• guards
• resumes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of jeopardizes

Targeting Chinese banks or other institutions could invite retaliation that jeopardizes the two superpowers’ testy trade detente, which began last year after a volatile tariff war. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

The proceedings were livestreamed by Salt Lake City TV channel KUTV, despite objections from Robinson's lawyers, who argued such coverage jeopardizes his right to a fair trial. — Bill Chappell, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026

Every step of the process unfolds with the highest possible stakes, to the point where the investigation jeopardizes the future of multiple industries and threatens the protagonists’ lives. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026

That revelation instantly jeopardizes Lucky’s tentative deal with FBI Agent Billie Rand (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor). — Max Gao, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

But sometimes being a friend means speaking hard truths when Israeli policy goes astray or outright jeopardizes what Washington seeks to achieve in the Middle East. — Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Each move jeopardizes America’s ability to build and sustain the public service workforce our communities depend on. — Verna L. Williams, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026

But sources inside the State Department now claim, according to Reuters, that a brewing feud at the United Nations jeopardizes that appointment. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2026

The request potentially jeopardizes their access to affordable monthly payments and may temporarily pause their ability to remain on track for eventual student loan forgiveness. — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026