English noun: jeopardy | |||
1. | jeopardy (state) a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune | ||
Samples | Drinking alcohol is a health hazard. | ||
Synonyms | endangerment, hazard, peril, risk | ||
Broader (hypernym) | danger | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | health hazard, moral hazard, occupational hazard, sword of Damocles | ||