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COMPROMISING

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

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There are 8 meanings of the word Compromising.

Compromising - as an adjective

Making or willing to make concessions

Example: "Loneliness tore through him...whenever he thought of...even the compromising louis du tillet"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conciliatory19flexible20
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
uncompromising23

Compromising - as an adjective satellite

Vulnerable to danger especially of discredit or suspicion

Example: "She found herself in a compromising situation"

Compromising - as a verb

To bind by mutual agreement.

To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.

To find a way between extremes.

To pledge by some act or declaration; to endanger the life, reputation, etc., of, by some act which can not be recalled; to expose to suspicion.

To cause impairment of.

To breach (a security system).

Example: "He tried to compromise the security in the computer by guessing the password."

Example Sentences

"She was compromising her values by agreeing to the unethical deal."
"His compromising attitude helped to resolve the conflict peacefully."
"I am not willing to make a compromising decision that goes against my principles."
"The compromising images were used as a means of blackmail."
"He found himself compromising his standards to fit in with the popular crowd."
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Word Game Points

Is COMPROMISING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, compromising is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COMPROMISING has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is COMPROMISING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, compromising is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COMPROMISING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.

Is COMPROMISING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, compromising is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COMPROMISING has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.

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