|
Past tense for to settle a dispute by mutual concession
“Both parties were willing to compromise in order to reach a settlement.”
Past tense for to expose to danger or the risk of loss
“Such lax attitudes will compromise our national security.”
Past tense for to weaken, harm or bring shame to
“His desperate actions would compromise his good name.”
Past tense for to cause harm or damage to
“Airborne dust and dirt may compromise the painting's appearance to such a degree that cleaning is warranted.”
Past tense for to reduce in quality or purity
“One of the principal reasons for developing new coalfired generating technologies is to ensure that electricity generation from coal does not compromise the quality of the air we breathe.”
Being in a disadvantaged or compromised state
Decreased or diminished in level, degree or intensity
Related Words and Phrases
|
