compromising

[US]/[ˈkɒmprəˌmaɪzɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈkɑːmprəˌmaɪzɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Involving or likely to involve the acceptance of difficult or unpleasant conditions in order to achieve an aim.; Exposing someone to moral or ethical questions.
v.To reach an agreement by making concessions.; To act in a way that could be considered morally questionable.
adv.In a compromising way.

Phrases & Collocations

compromising position

compromising behavior

compromising with

compromising factors

compromising deal

compromising stance

compromising situation

compromising quality

compromising values

compromising security

Example Sentences

the negotiations were difficult, but we avoided compromising our core values.

we can't be seen as compromising on safety standards.

the company refused to compromise its quality for lower costs.

he accused the government of compromising national security.

it's important not to compromise your principles in a business deal.

the team had to make some compromises to reach an agreement.

she wasn't willing to compromise on the details of the contract.

they found a middle ground, compromising between the two proposals.

the artist refused to compromise his artistic vision for commercial success.

compromising with the enemy could have disastrous consequences.

we need to find a way forward without compromising our integrity.

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