jeopardy

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: jeop-ard-y (3)

English Definition

Danger of loss, harm, or failure

Example Sentence

His one wrong decision put the entire project in jeopardy.

US IPA /ˈdʒepərdi/

UK IPA /ˈdʒepədi/

danger peril risk hazard

safety security protection