jeopardise jeopardise /ˈdʒɛpərdaɪz/

verb

1. [British] Pose a threat to; present a danger to  ( jeopardise [British] , peril , imperil , endanger , jeopardize , menace , threaten )
   pose a threat to; present a danger to
    The pollution is endangering the crops
   The pollution is endangering the crops