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compromising

UK
/ˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɑːm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/

Translations

compromisingadjective
more compromising
Comp.
most compromising
Super.
compromettantSe dit d’une situation, d’une image ou d’un document qui peut nuire à la réputation ou à l’intégrité de quelqu’un.
The compromising photos were leaked to the press, causing a scandal.
Les photos compromettantes ont été divulguées à la presse, provoquant un scandale.
Her compromising nature helped resolve the conflict between the two parties.
Son tempérament conciliant a aidé à résoudre le conflit entre les deux parties.
Synonyms
damaging
undermining
weakening
detrimental
harmful
compromisingnoun
UK
/ˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɑːm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/
Gerund form used as an uncountable noun referring to the act or process of reaching a compromise or placing something in jeopardy.
compromisDans le sens de concession mutuelle pour parvenir à un accord.
Successful negotiations often require compromising by all parties involved.
Des négociations réussies exigent souvent un compromis de la part de toutes les parties concernées.
Additional translations
compromissionEmploi soutenu ou plus abstrait pour l’idée d’exposition à un risque, à un dommage ou à une suspicion.
compromiseverb

compromising

Gerund

compromised
Past Simple
compromised
Past Participle
compromising
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɒm.prə.maɪz/
US
/ˈkɑːm.prə.maɪz/
The security breach compromised the integrity of the entire system.
La faille de sécurité a compromis l’intégrité de tout le système.
Additional translations
transigerSurtout dans le sens de céder sur une exigence ou un principe.
faire des compromisEmploi courant pour exprimer une concession mutuelle.
Synonyms
negotiate
settle
make concessions
trade off
yield
concede
compromisegerund / present participle

compromising

Used when the present participle functions adjectivally, typically meaning ‘incriminating’ or ‘embarrassing’.
compromettantSe dit d’un élément susceptible de nuire à la réputation ou d’exposer à une accusation.
The journalist obtained compromising photographs of the politician.
Le journaliste a obtenu des photographies compromettantes du politicien.

Definitions

compromisingadjective
Willing to make concessions or find a middle ground in order to reach an agreement.
Her compromising nature helped resolve the conflict between the two parties.
Involving a risk of damage to one's reputation or integrity.
The compromising photos were leaked to the press, causing a scandal.
compromisingnoun
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.
compromiseverb
To settle a dispute by mutual concession.
After hours of negotiation, both parties agreed to compromise and split the costs equally.
To accept standards that are lower than is desirable.
She didn't want to compromise on the quality of her work, even if it meant working longer hours.
To cause to become vulnerable or function less effectively.
The security breach compromised the integrity of the entire system.
compromisegerund / present participle
Likely to cause embarrassment, suspicion, or harm to reputation; incriminating.
The journalist obtained compromising photographs of the politician.
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