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compromised

/ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪzd/ /ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪzd/

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verb

To bind by mutual agreement.

Examples :

"The roommates compromised by agreeing to clean the apartment on alternating weekends. "

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verb

To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.

Examples :

"After arguing about which movie to watch, they compromised by choosing a documentary that interested them both. "

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verb

To find a way between extremes.

Examples :

""After arguing about where to go for dinner, the couple compromised and chose a restaurant that served both Italian and Mexican food." "

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verb

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.

Examples :

"The politician's reputation was compromised when the newspaper published evidence of his secret meetings with lobbyists. "

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verb

To cause impairment of.

Examples :

"The heavy rain compromised the structural integrity of the old wooden bridge. "

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verb

To breach (a security system).

Examples :

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

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adjective

Having been compromised.

Examples :

"Because her email password was weak, her account was compromised. "

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