Added 1 October 2026 jeopardize /ˈd͡ʒɛp.ə.dʌɪz/ verb Categories: SocietyRare Words verb ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about jeopardize at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Pose a threat to; present a danger to. The pollution is endangering the crops Put at risk. I will stake my good reputation for this Related Words: imperilperilhazardendangeradventureventurethreatenmenacestakedangerriskthreat Back to today's word