danger of injury, loss, death, etc; risk; peril; hazard
his health was in jeopardy
2. law
danger of being convicted and punished for a criminal offence
See also double jeopardy
Word origin
C14: from Old French jeu parti, literally: divided game, hence uncertain issue, from jeu game, from Latin jocus joke, game + partir to divide, from Latin partīrī
jeopardy in American English
(ˈdʒɛpərdi)
nounWord forms: pluralˈjeopardies
1.
great danger; peril
to have one's life in jeopardy
2. Law
exposure to conviction and punishment; situation of an accused person on trial for a crime
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈdanger
Word origin
ME jeuparti < OFr jeu parti, lit., a divided game, game with even chances < ML jocus partitus, an even chance, alternative < L jocus, a game, joke + pp. of partire, to divide: see part2
Examples of 'jeopardy' in a sentence
jeopardy
That programme is now in serious jeopardy.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
His racing career is in serious jeopardy.
The Sun (2014)
But this is now in serious jeopardy.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Yet he will know that record is in serious jeopardy the longer he stays at this sinking ship.
The Sun (2015)
In the present circumstances, double jeopardy did not carry any of significant weight.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He cannot be tried in Britain because of double jeopardy laws.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
I would call myself double jeopardy.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
That case can now be reopened thanks to a revamp of double jeopardy laws, which previously barred cleared suspects from being tried again.
The Sun (2008)
Lose for the second time in a row and his career as a top-class boxer is in serious jeopardy, but win and the possibilities are endless.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The report says: 'We are at the tipping point where social care is in real jeopardy and this affects the millions of people needing care and support.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
(noun)
Definition
danger of harm, loss, or death
A series of setbacks have put the whole project in jeopardy.
Synonyms
danger
Your life is in danger.
risk
He would not put their lives at risk.
peril
sailors in peril on the sea
vulnerability
venture
a Russian-American joint venture
exposure
liability
hazard
a sole that reduces the hazard of slipping on slick surfaces
insecurity
The increase in crime has created feelings of insecurity.
pitfall
The pitfalls of working abroad are numerous.
precariousness
endangerment
Additional synonyms
in the sense of hazard
Definition
risk or likelihood of injury, loss, etc.
a sole that reduces the hazard of slipping on slick surfaces
Synonyms
danger,
risk,
threat,
problem,
menace,
peril,
jeopardy,
pitfall,
endangerment,
imperilment
in the sense of insecurity
The increase in crime has created feelings of insecurity.
Synonyms
vulnerability,
risk,
danger,
weakness,
uncertainty,
hazard,
peril,
defencelessness
in the sense of peril
Definition
great danger or jeopardy
sailors in peril on the sea
Synonyms
danger,
risk,
threat,
hazard,
menace,
jeopardy,
perilousness
Synonyms of 'jeopardy'
jeopardy
Explore 'jeopardy' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of pitfall
Definition
an unsuspected difficulty or danger
The pitfalls of working abroad are numerous.
Synonyms
danger,
difficulty,
peril,
catch (informal),
trap,
hazard,
drawback,
snag,
uphill (South Africa),
banana skin (informal)
in the sense of risk
He would not put their lives at risk.
Synonyms
peril,
threat,
danger,
hazard,
menace,
jeopardy
in the sense of venture
Definition
a project or activity that is risky or of uncertain outcome