peril vs jeopardize

peril is a noun but jeopardize is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
peril	Yes	No	Yes	No
jeopardize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, peril and jeopardize are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of peril include endanger, imperil, jeopardise, menace, threaten.

peril (noun)	jeopardize (noun)
a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
a state of danger involving risk

peril (verb)	jeopardize (verb)
put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position	put at risk
pose a threat to; present a danger to	pose a threat to; present a danger to