compromised

[ kom-pruh-mahyzd ]

/ ˈkɒm prəˌmaɪzd /

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adjective Pathology.

unable to function optimally, especially with regard to immune response, owing to underlying disease, harmful environmental exposure, or the side effects of a course of treatment.

Origin of compromised

compromise + -ed²

OTHER WORDS FROM compromised

non·com·pro·mised, adjective un·com·pro·mised, adjective

Words nearby compromised

compromis, compromise, compromise joint, compromise of 1850, compromise rail, compromised, compsognathus, compt, compt., compte rendu, comptometer

Definition for compromised (2 of 2)

compromise

[ kom-pruh-mahyz ]

/ ˈkɒm prəˌmaɪz /

noun

a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc., by reciprocal modification of demands.

the result of such a settlement.

something intermediate between different things: The split-level is a compromise between a ranch house and a multistoried house.

an endangering, especially of reputation; exposure to danger, suspicion, etc.: a compromise of one's integrity.

verb (used with object), com·pro·mised, com·pro·mis·ing.

to settle by a compromise.

to expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, scandal, etc.; jeopardize: a military oversight that compromised the nation's defenses.

Obsolete.

to bind by bargain or agreement.
to bring to terms.

verb (used without object), com·pro·mised, com·pro·mis·ing.

to make a compromise or compromises: The conflicting parties agreed to compromise.

to make a dishonorable or shameful concession: He is too honorable to compromise with his principles.

Origin of compromise

1400–50; late Middle English < Anglo-French compromisse, Middle French compromis < Latin comprōmissum. See com-, promise

OTHER WORDS FROM compromise

com·pro·mis·er, noun com·pro·mis·ing·ly, adverb com·prom·is·sa·ry

[kom-prom-uh-ser-ee] /kɒmˈprɒm əˌsɛr i/, adjective non·com·pro·mis·ing, adjective

pro·com·pro·mise, adjective qua·si-com·pro·mis·ing, adjective qua·si-com·pro·mis·ing·ly, adverb

Example sentences from the Web for compromised

There are parts of the film where “the science had to be compromised in order to make a great movie,” Thorne says.

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The writer has followed a rule but compromised clarity; whether the vote or the approval was immediate is ambiguous.

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Four days later, 4.6 million Snapchat usernames and phone numbers were compromised and leaked online by a hacker.

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Is it just a matter of time before an operation is compromised?

Could Social Media Blow Special Operations Like the Failed Foley Rescue? |Jacob Siegel |August 23, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

The researchers even recommended that people with compromised immune systems boil their Brita water.

Are Water Filters B.S.? |Michael Schulson |August 19, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Finally we compromised, and I sent Breaden and Warri to hunt up the tracks, whilst we started work again.

Spinifex and Sand |David W Carnegie
Do you suppose he'd have hesitated to blackmail me if I'd compromised myself with his wife?

The Doctor's Dilemma |George Bernard Shaw
It is Valenod to whom he'll feel under an obligation, and it is I who get compromised.

The Red and the Black |Stendhal
I itched to throw a bootjack at him, but compromised on doing a little growling myself.

The Wit and Humor of America, Volume VI. (of X.) |Various
The infinite justice and holiness of the Divine law must not be compromised.

Philosophy of the Plan of Salvation |An American Citizen

British Dictionary definitions for compromised

compromise

/ (ˈkɒmprəˌmaɪz) /

noun

settlement of a dispute by concessions on both or all sides

the terms of such a settlement

something midway between two or more different things

an exposure of one's good name, reputation, etc, to injury

verb

to settle (a dispute) by making concessions

(tr) to expose (a person or persons) to disrepute

(tr) to prejudice unfavourably; weaken his behaviour compromised his chances

(tr) obsolete to pledge mutually

Derived forms of compromise

compromiser, noun compromisingly, adverb

Word Origin for compromise

C15: from Old French compromis, from Latin comprōmissum mutual agreement to accept the decision of an arbiter, from comprōmittere, from prōmittere to promise

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compromised

adjective Pathology.

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Definition for compromised (2 of 2)

noun

verb (used with object), com·pro·mised, com·pro·mis·ing.

verb (used without object), com·pro·mised, com·pro·mis·ing.

Origin of compromise

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compromised

adjective Pathology.

Origin of compromised

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Definition for compromised (2 of 2)

noun

verb (used with object), com·pro·mised, com·pro·mis·ing.

verb (used without object), com·pro·mised, com·pro·mis·ing.

Origin of compromise

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verb

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