compromised (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒmprəmaɪzd/
Definition
Having been exposed to risk, weakened, or made vulnerable, especially regarding security or integrity.
Examples
The confidential files were compromised after the hacker gained unauthorized access to the server.
His reputation was compromised when the scandal broke, affecting his chances for promotion.
The structural integrity of the old bridge was compromised by years of neglect and erosion.
How to Use compromised
- be compromised (prepositional phrase)
- To be in a state of being weakened or vulnerable. — "The system was found to be compromised by a sophisticated virus."
- compromise on (phrasal verb)
- To agree to something by giving up part of what you wanted. — "They had to compromise on the budget due to unexpected costs."
- compromise with (phrasal verb)
- To make concessions to reach an agreement with someone. — "It's important to be willing to compromise with your teammates."
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