Jeopardize
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛpərˌdaɪz/
Jeopardize (verb)
- To put someone or something in danger of serious loss, damage, or failure.
- To make it less likely that a goal, result, or plan will succeed.
Examples
- Careless driving can jeopardize serious harm to everyone on the road.
- Ignoring safety rules can jeopardize serious harm during the experiment.