JEOPARDIZE

[UK and ANZ] usually -ise [verb] [T] - to cause (a plan or system) to be in danger of being harmed or damagedShe knew that by failing her exams she could jeopardize her whole future.The disagreement over trade restrictions could seriously jeopardize relations between the two countries.University teaching may be jeopardised if the government increases the number of students without providing additional funding.