Jeopardize

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛpərˌdaɪz/

Jeopardize (verb)

  1. To put someone or something in danger of serious loss, damage, or failure.
  2. 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.