jeopardize UK /ˈd͡ʒɛp.ə.dʌɪz/US /ˈd͡ʒɛp.ɚ.daɪz/ verb1 •To put in jeopardy, to threaten.After having an affair with a junior, her chances of promotion were seriously jeopardized. formsjeopardized · jeopardizing · jeopardizes