jeopardize

Verb

pose a threat to; present a danger to
put at risk
To put in jeopardy, to threaten.

Examples

After having an affair with a junior, her chances of promotion were seriously jeopardized.

Origin / Etymology

From jeopardy + -ize.

Synonyms

adventure, endanger, hazard, imperil, jeopardise, menace, peril, stake, threaten, venture

Scrabble Score: 29

jeopardize: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
jeopardize: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
jeopardize: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 32

jeopardize: valid Words With Friends Word