Gerund form used as an uncountable noun referring to the act or process of reaching a compromise or placing something in jeopardy.
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The act or practice of making concessions in order to reach an agreement. Successful negotiations often require compromising by all parties involved.
The act or result of exposing someone or something to risk, harm, or suspicion. The compromising of sensitive data forced the company to tighten its security protocols.
compromisegerundium / partizip präsens Used when the present participle functions adjectivally, typically meaning ‘incriminating’ or ‘embarrassing’.
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Likely to cause embarrassment, suspicion, or harm to reputation; incriminating. The journalist obtained compromising photographs of the politician.