compromising
Compromising (adjective) means damaging to one's reputation, or revealing something embarrassing or incriminating. Example: “The photos were compromising enough to end his campaign.”
How to use compromising
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither embarrassing/damaging, or willing to meet others halfway.
Word forms
more compromising comparative, compromisings plural, most compromising superlative
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The photos were _____ enough to end his campaign.
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What does “compromising” mean?
The word “compromising” means damaging to one's reputation, or revealing something embarrassing or incriminating. In plain terms, either embarrassing/damaging, or willing to meet others halfway.
How do you use “compromising” in a sentence?
Here is “compromising” used in a sentence: “The photos were compromising enough to end his campaign.”
What part of speech is “compromising”?
“Compromising” is an adjective.
Is “compromising” a common word?
“Compromising” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “compromising” have?
“Compromising” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: damaging to one's reputation, or revealing something embarrassing or incriminating.
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