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compromised

[/ˈkɒmprəmaɪzd/]
adjective/verb (past participle)
comprometido
1. having been weakened or made less effective
The security system was compromised by hackers.
O sistema de segurança foi comprometido por hackers.
2. having made a concession or settlement by accepting less than desired
They compromised on the price of the house.
Eles chegaram a um acordo sobre o preço da casa.
3. having one's reputation or integrity damaged
The politician's reputation was compromised by the scandal.
A reputação do político foi comprometida pelo escândalo.
4. exposed to risk or danger
His health was compromised due to lack of sleep.
Sua saúde foi prejudicada pela falta de sono.
NYC Slang
sketchy, sus (informal for suspicious)
Synonyms
weakeneddamagedimpairedunderminedjeopardizedtaintedconceded
Antonyms
strengthenedprotectedmaintainedpreservedupheld

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comprometido
most common usage
São Paulo
comprometido
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
comprometido
standard usage
Portugal
comprometido
standard usage across European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a compromised position
compromised immunity
compromised ethics
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