adjective

compromising

adjective

Damaging to one's reputation, or revealing something embarrassing or incriminating.

"The photos were compromising enough to end his campaign."

Willing to make concessions in order to reach an agreement.

"She took a compromising approach to the dispute."

How to Use Compromising

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither embarrassing/damaging, or willing to meet others halfway.

Common pairings

compromising position compromising photos

more compromising comparative, compromisings plural, most compromising superlative

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The photos were _____ enough to end his campaign.

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