jeopardize

/ˈdʒɛpərˌdaɪz/
verb
  1. To put something or someone at risk of loss, harm, or failure.
    • He didn't want to jeopardize his friendship by borrowing money.
    • The storm could jeopardize the rescue mission if it gets worse.
    • Skipping safety checks could jeopardize the entire project.