jeopardise

/ˈdʒɛpərdaɪz/
verb
  1. To put something or someone in danger of being lost, harmed, or destroyed.
    • Smoking can jeopardise your health over time.
    • The company's bad decisions could jeopardise everyone's jobs.
    • He didn't want to jeopardise their friendship by lying.
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