( BrE also -ise ) verb
ADVERB
▪ seriously , severely
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This scandal could seriously ~ his chances of being re-elected.
▪ potentially
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Any delays could potentially ~ the company's ability to do business.
Jeopardize is used with these nouns as the object: ↑ career , ↑ chance , ↑ existence , ↑ future , ↑ interest , ↑ life , ↑ safety , ↑ security