- past tense form of compromise.
- past participle of compromise.
compromised
Example Sentences
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"Underground excavations have compromised ground stability, placing substations, transformers, pylons and transmission towers at risk," City Power spokesman Isaac Mangena said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
He said: "It wasn't the fact that it was the 15th floor that was significant, what was significant was that the windows had become compromised."
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
The spokeswoman said that so far Forbes hasn’t found evidence that the integrity of its rankings or editorial decisions were compromised.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Some have demanded the city more thoroughly investigate whether municipal finances or policies were compromised and enact safeguards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
The charge was an exaggeration, but his performances were compromised by a wet surface.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
