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compromising

com·pro·mis·ing

compromising

 
pronunciation:
kam pr maI zIng
part of speech: adjective
definition: risking or endangering one's principles or reputation.
She knew that accepting season tickets from constituents would put her in a compromising position.The tabloid published a compromising photo of the pop singer.
derivation: compromisingly (adj.)