compromising

Describes something that reveals a secret or puts someone in a difficult or embarrassing position.

ruОписывает то, что раскрывает секрет или ставит кого-либо в затруднительное или неловкое положение.esDescribe algo que revela un secreto o que pone a alguien en una situación difícil o embarazosa.frQualifie ce qui révèle un secret ou place quelqu'un dans une situation difficile ou embarrassante.deBeschreibt etwas, das ein Geheimnis preisgibt oder jemanden in eine peinliche oder schwierige Lage bringt.ptDescreve algo que revela um segredo ou coloca alguém em uma situação embaraçosa ou difícil.zh指会揭露秘密、使某人陷入尴尬或难堪境地的事物。通常形容可能损害名誉或引起丑闻的信息、照片或行为。arيصف ما يكشف سرًّا أو يضع شخصًا في موقف محرج أو صعب. ويُستعمل أيضًا لما يسيء إلى السمعة أو يجرحها.

1. Revealing or embarrassing B2 formal

   Likely to reveal something that is embarrassing or damaging to one's reputation.

   • The politician was caught in a compromising position.
   • She refused to release the compromising photos.
   • The leaked emails contained compromising information about the company.

   ruКомпрометирующийescomprometedor / comprometedorafrCompromettant (révélateur ou embarrassant)deKompromittierendptComprometedorzh有损名誉的arمُفْضِح

   Synonymes: awkwarddamagingembarrassinghumiliatingincriminatingrevealingscandalousshameful

2. Willing to make concessions B2 formal

   Inclined to reach an agreement by making mutual concessions.

   • The negotiators took a compromising stance to end the dispute.
   • Her compromising attitude helped resolve the conflict.
   • They adopted a compromising approach to avoid a strike.

   ruУступчивыйesdispuesto a hacer concesionesfrprêt à faire des concessionsdeKompromissbereitptConciliadorzh愿意妥协的arمستعد للتنازل

   Synonymes: accommodatingconciliatorycooperativeflexibleopen-mindedtractableyielding

   Antonymes: inflexibleintransigentstubbornunbendinguncompromising

• more compromising comparative form
• most compromising superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of settling a dispute by mutual concession, or to weaken or damage something.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по урегулированию спора путем взаимных уступок, или ослабления или нанесения ущерба чему-либо.esVerbo usado para referirse a la acción de resolver una disputa mediante concesiones mutuas, o de debilitar o perjudicar algo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de régler un différend par des concessions mutuelles, ou d'affaiblir ou de mettre en danger quelque chose.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, einen Streit durch gegenseitige Zugeständnisse beizulegen, oder etwas zu beeinträchtigen, zu schwächen oder zu gefährden.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de resolver uma disputa por meio de concessões mútuas, ou de enfraquecer ou prejudicar algo.zh动词，指通过相互让步来解决争端，也指削弱或损害某事物。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تسوية خلاف عبر تنازلات متبادلة بين الطرفين، أو على إضعاف شيء ما أو الإضرار به أو تعريضه للخطر.

1. Reach an agreement B2 formal

   To settle a dispute by mutual concessions.

   • They compromised on the price of the car.
   • The two parties compromised to avoid a lawsuit.
   • We need to compromise to reach a fair solution.

   ruДостичь соглашенияesLlegar a un acuerdofrtransigerdeEine Einigung erzielenptChegar a um acordozh达成协议arالتوصل إلى اتفاق

   Synonymes: concedenegotiatesettle

2. Weaken or endanger B2 formal

   To expose to risk or weaken the integrity of something.

   • Sharing your password can compromise your security.
   • The leak compromised the entire operation.
   • His actions compromised the team's trust.

   ruПодвергать рискуesComprometer, poner en peligrofrCompromettre (affaiblir ou mettre en danger)deGefährden oder beeinträchtigenptComprometerzh危害；削弱arيُعرِّض للخطر

   Synonymes: damageendangerhazardimpairjeopardizeprejudicethreatenundermineweaken

   Antonymes: fortifyhardenstrengthen

• compromised past participle
• compromised past simple
• compromising present participle
• compromises third person singular