What does compromising mean?
Compromising means present participle and gerund of compromise.
Compromising
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of compromise.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of compromise
- Willing or able to make a compromise.
- That compromises somebody or something; incriminating.
- The act by which something is compromised.
Example Sentences
A compromising photograph of the president was sold to the newspapers.
There hath been much of treason, And much of violence and shame, To the old worship of that spring-life season; And compromisings of a sacred claim!
Word Forms
- more compromising
- most compromising
- compromisings
Synonyms for compromising
Antonyms for compromising
Related Words
When Should You Use Compromising?
Use compromising when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Practice This Word
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for compromising?
Common synonyms include transigent, vulnerable, flexible, conciliatory.
What is the opposite of compromising?
Possible antonyms include inflexible, uncompromising.
How do you use compromising in a sentence?
A compromising photograph of the president was sold to the newspapers.
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.