COMPROMISED
Verb
compromised
simple past tense and past participle of compromise
Adjective
compromised
Having been compromised.
Source: Wiktionary
COMPROMISE
Com"pro*mise, n. Etym: [F. compromis, fr. L. compromissum a mutual
promise to abide by the decision of an arbiter, fr. compromittere to
make such a promise; com- + promittere to promise. See Promise.]
1. A mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of
arbitrators. [Obs.] Burrill.
2. A settlement by arbitration or by mutual consent reached by
concession on both sides; a reciprocal abatement of extreme demands
or rights, resulting in an agreement.
But basely yielded upon compromise That which his noble ancestors
achieved with blows. Shak.
All government, indeed every human benefit and enjoyment, every
virtue and every prudent act, is founded on compromise and barter.
Burke.
An abhorrence of concession and compromise is a never failing
characteristic of religious factions. Hallam.
3. A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a
prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or
right.
I was determined not to accept any fine speeches, to the compromise
of that sex the belonging to which was, after all, my strongest claim
and title to them. Lamb.
Com"pro*mise, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Compromised; p. pr. & vb. n.
Compromising.] Etym: [From Compromise, n.; cf. Compromit.]
1. To bind by mutual agreement; to agree. [Obs.]
Laban and himself were compromised That all the eanlings which were
streaked and pied Should fall as Jacob's hire. Shak.
2. To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.
The controversy may easily be compromised. Fuller.
3. To pledge by some act or declaration; to endanger the life,
reputation, etc., of, by some act which can not be recalled; to
expose to suspicion.
To pardon all who had been compromised in the late disturbances.
Motley.
Com"pro*mise, v. i.
1. To agree; to accord. [Obs.]
2. To make concession for concilation and peace.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition