Compromising Definition & Meaning

compromising
adjective
  1. making or willing to make concessions; "loneliness tore through him...whenever he thought of...even the compromising Louis du Tillet"
  2. vulnerable to danger especially of discredit or suspicion; "she found herself in a compromising situation"

"Compromising" in song lyrics

See how compromising is used in real songs:

  • "I get to the point, no compromising"
    Sean Slaughter — Word of the Lord

Usage tips for "compromising"

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