
Jeopardy
Emotional Weight
Jeopardy often implies a serious, stressful situation where stakes are high.

With the sudden illness, his project is in jeopardy.
Not Always Physical
Jeopardy can refer to non-physical risks, like reputation or success.

Cheating on the test put her scholarship in jeopardy.
Use with 'In'
'In jeopardy' is a common phrase indicating something is at risk or threatened.

The endangered species is in jeopardy due to habitat loss.
Compare with
CertaintyDangerExposureHazardImminencePerilRiskVulnerable
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