compromisingn.
/ˈkɒmprəmʌɪzɪŋ/ The action of compromise v.
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society > society and the community > dissent > absence of dissension or peace > bringing about concord or peace > [noun] > settling quarrels or disputes > as an arbitrator
compromising1676
1676 A. Marvell Mr. Smirke sig. K3 Towards the Compromising of those differences.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1891; most recently modified version published online December 2019).
compromisingadj.
That compromises.
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the mind > attention and judgement > judgement or decision > compromise > [adjective]
composing1644
mediatinga1729
compounding1757
compromisinga1850
the mind > attention and judgement > contempt > disrepute > damage to reputation > [adjective]
undignec1315
unhonestc1450
reproachable1477
unhonourable1540
discredible1575
discreditable1577
defacing1583
reprobate1589
reproachful1591
scandalous1592
uncreditable1649
notorious1666
unworthy1693
discrediting1699
increditable1703
disreputable1773
compromising1883
a1850 J. C. Calhoun Wks. (1874) II. 6 A compromising spirit, always ready to yield a part to save the residue.
1883 Athenæum 22 Dec. 817/3 The offending sheet was cancelled and another substituted, omitting the compromising words.
Derivatives
ˈcompromisingly adv.
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the mind > attention and judgement > contempt > disrepute > damage to reputation > [adverb]
unhonestlyc1384
out of lose1513
unhonourably1553
discreditably1725
disreputably1775
compromisingly1888
1888 N. Amer. Rev. Feb. 200 He touched it coarsely..but not compromisingly—with unmistakable condemnation.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1891; most recently modified version published online December 2020).
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adj.a1850