jeopardy

Noun

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
Danger of failure, harm, or loss.

Verb

To jeopardize; to endanger.

Examples

"The poor condition of the vehicle put its occupants in constant jeopardy."

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English jupartie, jeopardie (“even chance”), from Old French jeu parti (“a divided game, i.e. an even game, an even chance”), from Medieval Latin iocus partītus (“an even chance, an alternative”), from Latin iocus (“jest, play, game”) + partītus, perfect passive participle of partiō (“divide”); see joke and party.

Synonyms

adventure, danger, distress, endangerment, gamble, harm's way, hazard, jeopardy, menace, peril, plight, risk, threat

Scrabble Score: 21

jeopardy is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
jeopardy is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
jeopardy is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

jeopardy is a valid Words With Friends word