Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jeopardy
noun
/ˈdʒɛpərdi/
Definition
A situation in which someone or something is exposed to danger or harm.
Examples
- The hikers were in jeopardy after they lost their way in the mountains.
- He put his career in jeopardy by making reckless decisions.
- The company’s financial future is in jeopardy without new investments.
Meaning
Jeopardy refers to the risk of loss, harm, or failure. It often implies that there are serious consequences at stake.
Synonyms
- danger
- risk
- peril
- threat
- hazard
