jeopardize

jeopardize (http://definr.com/jeopardize)

     v 1: pose a threat to; present a danger to; "The pollution is
          endangering the crops" [syn: endanger, jeopardise, menace,
           threaten, imperil, peril]
     2: put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this"
        [syn: venture, hazard, adventure, stake]