jeopardy

[ˈdʒɛpədi]

jeopardy Definition

• 1. danger of loss, harm, or failure
• 2. putting something at risk or in danger

Using jeopardy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jeopardy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company's future is in jeopardy due to the economic downturn.

• Example

  He put his reputation in jeopardy by making false claims.

• Example

  The hiker's life was in jeopardy after getting lost in the wilderness.

• Example

  The athlete's career was in jeopardy after suffering a serious injury.

jeopardy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jeopardy

• risk
• peril
• danger
• hazard
• threat

Antonyms for jeopardy

• safety
• security

Phrases with jeopardy

• in jeopardy

  at risk of being lost, harmed, or failing

  Example

  The team's playoff hopes are in jeopardy after losing their star player to injury.

• double jeopardy

  the prosecution of a person twice for the same offense

  Example

  The defendant cannot be tried again for the same crime due to double jeopardy laws.

• put someone/something in jeopardy

  to put someone or something at risk of harm or failure

  Example

  The company's decision to cut corners on safety put its employees in jeopardy.

Origins of jeopardy

from Old French 'jeu parti', meaning 'divided game'

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Summary: jeopardy in Brief

'Jeopardy' [ˈdʒɛpədi] refers to the danger of loss, harm, or failure, or putting something at risk. It can describe situations ranging from a company's future to an athlete's career. Phrases like 'in jeopardy' and 'put someone/something in jeopardy' emphasize the risk involved, while 'double jeopardy' refers to being prosecuted twice for the same offense.