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Definition of compromised - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
vulnerabilityexposed to risk or danger
- The security of the compromised network was at risk of further attack.
2.
ethicsdamaged in terms of reputation or ethics
- His compromised integrity led to his resignation.
3.
impairmentTECH. weakened or impaired in functionTECH.
- The compromised immune system couldn't fight the infection.
Origin of compromised
Latin, compromissus (mutual promise)
Terms with compromised included in their meaning
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compromised quality
process where too many contributors compromise the quality
security
period when defenses are weak or compromised
ethics
in a morally compromised way
medical
herpes virus causing disease in immune-compromised patients
Examples of compromised in a sentence
His compromised position made him vulnerable to attacks. The compromised official faced public scrutiny. Her compromised reputation affected her career. The compromised bridge was closed for repairs. His compromised vision required corrective surgery.
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- French:compromis, affaibli, ...
- German:gefährdet, kompromittiert, ...
- Italian:vulnerabile, compromesso, ...
- Spanish:vulnerable, cuestionado, ...
- Portuguese:vulnerável, comprometido, ...
- Chinese:受损的, 声誉受损的, ...
- Japanese:脆弱な, 損なわれた, ...
- Arabic:مُخْتَرَق, مَشوب, ...
- Hebrew:פָּגִיעַ, מוּכְתָּם, ...
- Russian:уязвимый, подорванный, ...
- Ukrainian:уразливий, порушений, ...
- Hindi:असुरक्षित, दागदार, ...
Definition of compromise - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
negotiation balanceagreement where each side gives up something to meet halfway
- They reached a compromise after hours of discussion.
2.
securityTECH. situation where security is breachedTECH.
- The data compromise led to a loss of sensitive information.
Verb
1.
negotiationtr./intr. reach an agreement by mutual concessionstr./intr.
- They compromised to end the argument.
2.
securitytr. endanger or weaken somethingtr.
- The leak compromised the security system.
Expressions with compromise
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reach an agreement by making concessions
After hours of negotiation, they managed to come to a compromise.
reach an agreement by mutual concessions
After hours of debate, they managed to find a compromise.
reach an agreement by each side giving up something
They made a compromise to end the argument.
agree on a solution that partially satisfies both parties
The two sides reached a compromise to avoid further conflict.
give up or weaken personal beliefs for some benefit
He refused to compromise his principles for money.
reduce the level of privacy
Using unsecured networks can compromise privacy.
written settlement where opposing sides make concessions to end a dispute
They reached a compromise agreement after days of intense negotiations.
decision made by jury as middle ground
The jury reached a compromise verdict after long discussions.
fraudulent email scheme to steal money or data
They fell victim to a business email compromise.
Origin of compromise
Latin, compromissum (mutual promise)
Examples of compromise in a sentence
We proposed a compromise at the negotiating table. The compromise exposed vulnerabilities in the system. A major compromise occurred, affecting thousands of accounts. The two companies compromised on the merger terms. After hours of debate, they compromised on the budget cuts. His actions compromised the integrity of the investigation.
The virus compromised the computer's performance.
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- French:compromis, négocier, ...
- German:Kompromiss, sich einigen, ...
- Italian:compromesso, accordarsi, ...
- Spanish:consenso, comprometerse, ...
- Portuguese:compromisso, chegar a um acordo, ...
- Chinese:妥协, 让步, ...
- Japanese:妥協, 妥協する, ...
- Arabic:تَسْوِيَة, تَوَصَّلَ إلى تَسْوِيَة, ...
- Hebrew:פְּשָׁרָה, לְהִתְפַּשֵּׁר, ...
- Russian:компромисс, пойти на компромисс, ...
- Ukrainian:компроміс, домовитися, ...
- Hindi:समझौता, समझौता करना, ...
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