word
Compromising
KAH-mpruh-my-zihng
/ˈkɑːmprʌˌmaɪzɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
compromising
Dictionary meaning
Making or willing to make concessions or compromises.
Examples
- We had a compromising discussion about chores.
- They found us in a compromising situation.
Synonyms: conciliatory
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