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Definition of compromising - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
flexiblewilling to make concessions or compromises
- She is known for her compromising nature in negotiations.
2.
incriminatingrevealing an embarrassing or guilty secret
- The compromising photos were leaked to the press.
Noun
processthe act of exposing to risk or suspicion
- The compromising of the data led to an investigation.
Origin of compromising
Latin, compromittere (mutual promise)
Terms with compromising included in their meaning
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crime
compromising material used to extort someone
situation
caught in a complicated or compromising situation
relationship
complicated or compromising relationship or situation
compromise
action compromising principles for personal gain
ethics
person compromising principles for financial gain
deception
trick someone into a compromising situation
involvement
involved in a complex or compromising situation
debasement
compromising principles for personal gain
ethics
compromising principles for personal gain
figurative behavior
compromising principles for money or gain
principle
policy or attitude of not compromising
fraud
extortion scheme using a compromising situation
reduction
reducing weight without compromising strength
Examples of compromising in a sentence
The team appreciated her compromising approach to the project. He was caught in a compromising situation at the party. The email contained compromising information about the deal. The compromising of the admin credentials triggered an emergency reset. Any compromising of impartiality will disqualify the judge from the case.
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- French:conciliant, compromission, ...
- German:kompromissbereit, Gefährdung, ...
- Italian:conciliatorio, compromissione, ...
- Spanish:transigente, compromiso, ...
- Portuguese:conciliador, comprometimento, ...
- Chinese:妥协的, 泄露, ...
- Japanese:妥協的な, 危殆化, ...
- Arabic:تَوافُقِيّ, تَعْرِيض, ...
- Hebrew:פַּשְׁרָנִי, הַגָּעָה לְמַצָּב פִּשְׁרָנִי, ...
- Russian:компромиссный, компрометация, ...
- Ukrainian:компромісний, компрометація, ...
- Hindi:समझौतापरक, भंग, ...
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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