jeopard

/ˈdʒɛpɑːrd/ or /ˈdʒɛpərd/

Definitions

1. verb

to put in danger or at risk

“Her careless driving put everyone’s life in jeopardy.”

2. noun

a state of danger or risk

“The city was placed in a state of jeopardy after the natural disaster.”

3. noun

a person who is in danger or at risk

“The refugees were in jeopardy due to the ongoing conflict.”

Synonyms

  • danger
  • hazard
  • peril

Antonyms

  • safety
  • security