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compromising — showing a readiness to make concessions; revealing or exposing someone to danger or suspicion

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: showing a readiness to make concessions; revealing or exposing someone to danger or suspicion

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/

Example Sentences

  • The CEO found himself in a compromising position when the leaked emails revealed his true thoughts about employees.
  • My mom walked in at the most compromising moment - when I was eating her secret chocolate stash.
  • The negotiator took a compromising approach to resolve the labor dispute.

compromising

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/]

showing a readiness to make concessions; revealing or exposing someone to danger or suspicion

a business executive reluctantly slides a contract across the table toward opposing negotiators. Her facial expression shows clear hesitation and discomfort as she makes this concession. The contract terms are clearly not what she wanted, but external pressure forces her hand. The opposing team leans forward eagerly, sensing her weakened position and vulnerability. Other colleagues behind her look concerned, realizing this decision exposes their company to potential risks. someone making concessions that put them in a vulnerable or dangerous position
💡 Concept

a business executive reluctantly slides a contract across the table toward opposing negotiators. Her facial expression shows clear hesitation and discomfort as she makes this concession. The contract terms are clearly not what she wanted, but external pressure forces her hand. The opposing team leans forward eagerly, sensing her weakened position and vulnerability. Other colleagues behind her look concerned, realizing this decision exposes their company to potential risks. someone making concessions that put them in a vulnerable or dangerous position

Her surprising concessions hide enterprising plans, but compromising secrets brings dangerous consequences!
🎵 Rhyme

Her surprising concessions hide enterprising plans, but compromising secrets brings dangerous consequences!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɒmprəmaɪzɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Rootcompromise
Suffix--ing

Origin

Derived from Latin compromissum, a noun formed from the combination of com- (together) and promittere (to promise). The term originally meant a mutual promise or agreement between parties, and evolved to denote a settlement of disputes by mutual concession.

Breakdown

com- (together) + promittere (to promise) + -ing (present participle suffix). The Latin root promittere combines pro- (forward) and mittere (to send), literally meaning to send forward or pledge.

🎵Rhyme

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🔗Collocations

compromising position
compromising evidence
compromising situation
compromising photos
compromising attitude
compromising information

📝Examples

“The CEO found himself in a compromising position when the leaked emails revealed his true thoughts about employees.”

😄 Fun example

“My mom walked in at the most compromising moment - when I was eating her secret chocolate stash.”

“The negotiator took a compromising approach to resolve the labor dispute.”

😄 Fun example

“He deleted all compromising photos before his girlfriend could see his phone.”

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