compromised
UK: /ˈkɒmprəmaɪzd/ | US: /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzd/
adj. 1. weakened or damaged in integrity, function, or quality (e.g., "a compromised immune system").
adj. 2. involving mutual concessions or adjustments to settle a dispute (e.g., "a compromised agreement").
vt. 3. to expose to risk or suspicion by reckless behavior (e.g., "he compromised his reputation").
Derived from Latin compromissum ("mutual promise to abide by an arbiter’s decision"), via Old French compromis. The root com- (together) + promise (pledge) reflects the idea of parties jointly submitting to a resolution. Over time, "compromise" expanded from neutral arbitration to imply concession (16th c.) and later vulnerability (19th c.), as a "broken pledge" weakens trust or security. The suffix -ed marks the adjective/verb form.
The leaked documents left the agent’s identity compromised.
Both sides compromised to reach a peace treaty.
Using weak passwords compromised the system’s security.
Her health was compromised after prolonged stress.
The politician refused to compromise on his principles.