compromised

Definition of compromisednext
past tense of compromise
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as in endangered
to place in danger officials at the state department were concerned that his statements would compromise national security

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Recent Examples of compromised Inconsistent performance and a rash of injuries, however, have compromised his production and value ever since. Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026 The statement said the men were members of TeamPCP, which by the authorities’ count, compromised more than 1,000 organizations worldwide. Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026 The network included compromised IoT devices along with commercial proxy devices and leased virtual private servers. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The break-in that compromised Hugging Face production systems was the last three days of an episode that had been running inside OpenAI's own infrastructure since early May. Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Other downsides to sulfates include leaving hair feeling dry, brittle, and rough, which Trisler says can be even more damaging if your hair is already compromised. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026 The museum’s statement lists the same personal information identified in the complaint as having been compromised, and added that categories of data varied across individuals. Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 As the big rig and trailer were being towed from the area, officials said the truck was compromised, causing about 75 gallons of diesel fuel to spill and the westbound side of the freeway to close. Richard Ramos, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 The bacteria can cause illnesses that could be fatal for children younger than 5, elderly people or people with weakened or compromised immune systems. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromised
Verb
  • And in New Mexico, the state pursued its own enforcement action, alleging that Meta endangered children and violated state consumer protection law.
    Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Decreasing habitat, poaching, and extermination are some of the reasons why cheetahs are endangered.
    Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But the scientific evidence needed to rule out that connection could be complicated if the remains are damaged, said Miller.
    Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • This could be particularly relevant to dual citizens who routinely travel with more than one passport, as well as anyone who has had a passport lost, stolen, damaged, or replaced between applying for ETIAS and taking a trip.
    Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In addition to enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports, this week, the administration threatened to severely sanction any country that does business with Iran.
    Justin Fishel, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Berlin’s artistic director, Tricia Tuttle, had to issue a formal statement regarding the media storm that threatened to engulf the festival.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • However, the approach is marred by low throughput, and the process is also quite complex to execute.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • But his tenure has been marred by a number of fatal shootings of immigrants in encounters with ICE officers.
    Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Afram’s lawsuit argues that Netflix’s negligence has jeopardized the film’s exclusivity, thus harming its market value.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • By opposing the contract, the health, safety and welfare of Erie citizens is being jeopardized.
    Aaron Harber, Denver Post, 28 July 2026
Verb
  • But then disaster struck in 2022, when Flintoff was badly injured in a crash at the Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey, England.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Carter faces attempted murder charges in which the two deputies and the PG&E worker are listed as victims injured in the shooting, according to the criminal complaint filed by the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • For centuries, countless people traveled far and risked everything to come to the United States for a better life.
    Derek Slap, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Crucial issues in women’s health risked being ignored or exacerbated.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Airstrikes have weakened the regime militarily but strengthened its standing internally.
    Nate Swanson, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026
  • That mechanism has weakened substantially since the global financial crisis, and particularly since 2020.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

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“Compromised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromised. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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