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compromising

The correct spelling is compromising.

How to pronounce compromising

verb

Say it like: Com-pro-mis-ing

The correct spelling is compromising. To bind by mutual agreement. For example: "He tried to compromise the security in the computer by guessing the password."

Usage Examples

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

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To bind by mutual agreement.
  2. 2.To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.
  3. 3.To find a way between extremes.
  4. 4.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.
  5. 5.To cause impairment of.

adjective

  1. 1.Willing or able to compromise
  2. 2.Vulnerable to suspicion

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