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 Crews were able to reach the warehouse’s roof during their initial response but were forced to retreat when an ammonia line was compromised and a large stream of the chemical shot out, Los Angeles Fire Chief Jaime Moore told reporters. Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 But to play two knockout matches without conceding even a sniff of a chance is hugely impressive — especially considering Deschamps hasn’t compromised on his unusually daring approach of using four proper attackers. Michael Cox, New York Times, 10 July 2026 Crews initially launched an interior attack in the building where a bulk of the fire was but had to pull out when its structural integrity became compromised, fire officials said. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026 That move prompted concern in Rock Hill that the entire deal might be compromised. John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026 People whose information may have been compromised are encouraged to change their passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and contact each credit bureau to freeze their credit. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026 People who have compromised immune systems could see their symptoms persist. Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 July 2026 This plan includes constant monitoring for data breaches and alerts you if your information, including email addresses, credit card numbers, and other sensitive data, is ever compromised. Stephanie Barnes, PC Magazine, 7 July 2026 If the boundary between them is compromised, the church too will become coercive. Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compromised
Verb
  • Prosecutors contend the shooting endangered others at Kirk’s campus event — an aggravating circumstance that could make the crime punishable by death under Utah law.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • Prosecutors contend the shooting endangered others at Kirk’s campus event — an aggravating circumstance that could make the crime punishable by death under Utah law.
    Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • Residential buildings were badly damaged in the assault, leaving people trapped in multi-story apartment blocks and an entire family that was killed pulled from the rubble, while cars were seen burning on city streets.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • As a bonus, those seasons are ideal for planting a replacement shrub or re-establishing a lawn if it is damaged during the shrub removal.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • On a recent video call together, there is a certain gallows humor shared by Lehmann and Waters over the film, which at the time threatened to derail both of their careers.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Taliban restrictions on movement, education and employment have limited women's access to care and threatened the future pipeline of female doctors, nurses and midwives.
    Fatima Faizi, NPR, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • He was elected in a landslide in July 2024, but quit after two years in office marred by missteps and judgment errors that eroded his standing with his party and the public.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • Their campaign was marred by collapsing late in games, including blowing multiple double-digit leads.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Two insurgent right-wing politicians in Europe, both under financial scrutiny that has jeopardized their political prospects, launched career-deciding election bids Tuesday.
    Joshua Yang, Washington Post, 7 July 2026
  • Unlike other nations, US sports typically uphold oversight, a key differentiator now jeopardized by the appearance of corruption.
    Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • Hayati did not provide further details on the people killed or injured.
    Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026
  • His girlfriend, who was on the beach with him, was not injured.
    Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • What addresses are still under evacuation orders after the Midtown building risked collapse?
    Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • At the event, Antonoff risked a run-in with ex-girlfriend Lena Dunham, who was also present at Swift’s rehearsal dinner and ceremony.
    Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • All three, the panel noted, have weakened or dropped earlier pledges to halt development on their own if certain red lines came into view, and in recent years softened their resistance to military uses.
    Harry Booth, Time, 7 July 2026
  • It is weakened by surprises, side channels, performative challenge and unclear authority.
    David Ribott, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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“Compromised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compromised. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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