Jeopardy is a situation in which something is at risk or in danger. Synonyms for the phrase "putting jeopardy" include jeopardizing, endangering, risking, imperiling, threatening, compromising, hazarding, and menacing. When a person or action endangers something, they are putting it at risk of harm or loss. Imperiling expresses a sense of grave danger or peril, while compromising implies that something valuable or important may be lost. Hazarding and menacing suggest dangers that are difficult to avoid or anticipate. In any case, a situation in which something is put in jeopardy requires careful consideration and action to avoid potential harm.