Synonyms of compromised

compromised

verb

past tense of compromise

1

as in endangered

to place in danger

officials at the state department were concerned that his statements would compromise national security

Synonyms & Similar Words

• endangered
• threatened
• jeopardized
• risked
• imperiled
• menaced
• ventured
• hazarded
• gambled (with)
• jeoparded
• periled
• intimidated
• adventured
• subjected
• exposed
• wagered
• chanced

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protected
• guarded
• preserved
• saved
• shielded
• resumed
• sheltered

2

as in damaged

to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of

the deletion of several critical points for space considerations really compromised the essay

Synonyms & Similar Words

• damaged
• marred
• injured
• weakened
• crippled
• hurt
• impaired
• eroded
• harmed
• destroyed
• undermined
• flawed
• spoiled
• broke
• ruined
• vitiated
• disfigured
• defaced
• crossed (up)
• blemished
• deteriorated
• shattered
• bloodied
• crabbed
• wounded
• battered
• endamaged
• enfeebled
• tarnished
• wrecked
• enervated
• wore (away)
• demolished
• washed out
• dented
• scoured
• tortured
• blighted
• devastated
• disabled
• botched
• smashed
• mutilated
• decimated
• crushed
• wasted
• hamstrung
• mangled
• lacerated
• tormented
• wiped out
• maimed
• annihilated
• pulverized
• dinged
• gummed (up)
• totaled
• lamed
• clobbered
• bashed
• razed
• tore down
• dashed
• dinted
• queered
• desolated
• scourged
• did in
• banged up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repaired
• fixed
• rebuilt
• reconstructed
• patched
• renovated
• helped
• revamped
• mended
• doctored
• remedied
• cured
• reconditioned
• rectified
• healed
• rehabilitated
• improved
• revised
• edited
• enhanced
• remodeled
• refined
• enriched
• perfected
• ameliorated
• bettered
• meliorated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of compromised

In the report, Shedd veterinarians said preexisting sickness likely compromised the whales’ health and left them vulnerable during the relocation process, which involved lifting the belugas by crane and flying them across international borders. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Taylor said research shows some patients who become gravely ill have compromised immune systems. — Susanne Rust follow, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Logs, traces, audit records and recovery evidence may be needed when that cloud account is compromised or unavailable. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Reddit has now confirmed that an HBO Max account authorized to run advertisements on its platform was compromised and used to distribute malicious links. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

There is frustration in the White House that the war continues, with Iran launching attacks on its neighbors and the Strait of Hormuz still compromised. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026

Enhancing an enzyme’s plastic-degrading speed typically required extensive genetic modifications that compromised its structural integrity. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026

One of the counterarguments raised by developers of apps that can be exploited once a device is compromised is that once that happens, all security bets are off. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026

There were reports, too, that the Houthis compromised the communications systems of their enemies and issued fraudulent orders to retreat. — Kareem Fahim, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026