Synonyms for jeopardize
ˈdʒɛp ərˌdaɪzjeop·ar·dize

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1. endanger, jeopardize, jeopardise, menace, threaten, imperil, perilverb

   pose a threat to; present a danger to

   "The pollution is endangering the crops"

   Synonyms:
   imperil, stake, threaten, venture, peril, jeopardise, endanger, menace, hazard, scupper, expose, adventure

2. venture, hazard, adventure, stake, jeopardizeverb

   put at risk

   "I will stake my good reputation for this"

   Synonyms:
   pretend, impale, guess, run a risk, chance, gamble, back, take chances, gage, endanger, threaten, peril, menace, imperil, embark, venture, hazard, jeopardise, stake, adventure, punt, take a chance, post, risk, bet on, game

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1. jeopardizeverb

   Synonyms:
   [Modern.] hazard, endanger, JEOPARD

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1. jeopardizeverb

   Synonyms:
   jeopard

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1. List of paraphrases for "jeopardize":

   endanger, jeopardise, threaten, undermine, imperil, compromise, impair, harm, affect, damage, prejudice

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1. Emanuel Cleaver:

   It's not apolitical game for all these people out here in the country who are hurting and scared to death. i thought that even though this place has become toxic, that nobody would jeopardize the health of millions of people for some political purpose.

2. Andrew Bakaj:

   The call to have my client's identity disclosed will fundamentally harm a process that took decades to build. By extension, it will adversely impact Congressional oversight. These consequences, I fear, will be long-lasting, if Congress and others do not protect my client's anonymity -- which my client is afforded to by law -- not only does it jeopardize their safety, but it jeopardizes an entire system that took decades to build. It will destroy effective Congressional oversight for years to come. This is what is at stake. It is time for Members of Congress and our government leaders to internalize this fact.

3. Dick Flanary:

   There's a very competitive environment for grant money, foundation money, because of this economy, it could jeopardize a potential funding source.

4. Pedro Alonso:

   In many countries, progress is threatened by the rapid development and spread of mosquito resistance to insecticides. Drug resistance could also jeopardize recent gains in malaria control.

5. Mark Gibson:

   I didn't tell anyone at the time because I didn't want to jeopardize anything. I didn't want to rock the boat with my family, my schooling, my life... I had no intention back then of telling anyone ever.