jeopardize
1. [ verb ] pose a threat to; present a danger to
Synonyms: threaten endanger menace imperil jeopardise peril
Examples:

"The pollution is endangering the crops"

Related terms: exist hazard riskiness
2. [ verb ] put at risk
Synonyms: stake hazard adventure venture
Examples:

"I will stake my good reputation for this"

Related terms: risk hazard speculation adventurer
Similar spelling:   jeopardise
  jeopardy