(of information or a situation) revealing an embarrassing or incriminating secret about someone

compromising letters and blackmail

he was found in a compromising position

settle a dispute by mutual concession

in the end we compromised and deferred the issue

expediently accept standards that are lower than is desirable

we were not prepared to compromise on safety

bring into disrepute or danger by indiscreet, foolish, or reckless behaviour

situations in which his troops could be compromised