adjective
Uncommon
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.”
adjective
1
Damaging to one's reputation, or revealing something embarrassing or incriminating.
"A compromising photograph of the president was sold to the newspapers."
"The photos were compromising enough to end his campaign."
2
Willing to make concessions in order to reach an agreement.
"She took a compromising approach to the dispute."
How to use compromising
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither embarrassing/damaging, or willing to meet others halfway.
Common pairings
compromising position
compromising photos
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Word forms
- Plural
- compromisings
- Comparative
- more compromising
- Superlative
- most compromising
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Rhymes for compromising
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Frequently asked questions
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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