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What is another word for Jeopardy? – 143 Jeopardy Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    peril danger risk hazard threat uncertainty precariousness instability vulnerability exposure susceptibility fragility weakness endangerment imperilment insecurity precariousness uncertainty menace adversity predicament plight difficulty problem complication obstacle challenge uncertainty doubt fear anxiety apprehension unease alarm scare intimidation

    Meaning of Jeopardy

    The primary meaning of the word "Jeopardy" is a state of danger or risk.

    Definitions

    • A situation in which someone or something is at risk of being harmed or damaged
    • A state of danger or risk, especially one that is created by someone's actions
    • In law, a person's life or freedom is at risk, especially in a trial

    Etymology of Jeopardy

    The word "Jeopardy" originates from the Old French word "jeu parti," meaning "divided game" or "a game divided into two parts," which referred to a situation in a game of chance where the outcome was uncertain
    The word evolved to mean a state of danger or risk, and has been used in English since the 14th century

    Example Uses

    • The hikers put themselves in jeopardy by climbing the mountain without proper equipment
    • The company's financial future is in jeopardy due to the economic downturn
    • The defendant's life is in jeopardy if they are found guilty of the crime

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    safety security protection stability certainty assurance confidence comfort tranquility peace calmness serenity guarantee warranty insurance safeguard defense shelter refuge asylum haven sanctuary stability steadiness firmness solidity soundness reliability

    Related Nouns

    danger risk hazard threat peril uncertainty instability vulnerability exposure susceptibility fragility weakness endangerment imperilment insecurity menace adversity predicament plight difficulty problem complication obstacle challenge uncertainty doubt fear anxiety

    Related Verbs

    endanger imperil risk hazard threaten jeopardize expose compromise undermine destabilize weaken undermine sabotage threaten intimidate alarm scare frighten terrify menace imperil endanger compromise

    Related Adjectives

    dangerous risky hazardous threatening perilous uncertain unstable vulnerable fragile weak endangered imperiled insecure menacing adverse difficult problematic complicated challenging uncertain doubtful fearful anxious apprehensive alarming scary frightening terrifying