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单词 compromised
释义

compromised

adjective

com·​pro·​mised ˈkäm-prə-ˌmīzd How to pronounce compromised (audio)
1
: made vulnerable (as to attack or misuse) by unauthorized access, revelation, or exposure
compromised data/passwords/accounts
a compromised computer
2
: impaired or diminished in function : weakened, damaged, or flawed
a compromised immune system
… cancers transplanted into immunologically compromised mice. Douglas Daly
Both of these situations would be detrimental to the already compromised cancer patient. Don Steven Poster et al.
… walking all night also meant risking hallucinations, hypothermia, and compromised judgment. Eva Holland
"Explorer owners told us they want … improved fuel economy without compromised performance." Mark Fields
… fixed an issue that made it easier for hackers to obtain users' information. Despite the app's compromised security, it is gaining popularity. Carolyn Bossmann
These are all examples of compromised integrity in everyday life in a world where "the end justifies the means" mentality appears to prevail. Gary Martin
3
: exposed to suspicion or discredit : revealed as or suspected of being disreputable, untrustworthy, etc.
a compromised reputation
a compromised judge

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

compromised

verb

past tense of compromise
1
as in endangered
to place in danger officials at the state department were concerned that his statements would compromise national security

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • endangered
  • threatened
  • jeopardized
  • risked
  • imperiled
  • imperilled
  • menaced
  • jeoparded
  • periled
  • hazarded
  • perilled
  • ventured
  • intimidated
  • adventured
  • gambled (with)
  • exposed
  • subjected
  • wagered
  • chanced

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • protected
  • preserved
  • guarded
  • saved
  • shielded
  • resumed
  • sheltered
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2
as in damaged
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of the deletion of several critical points for space considerations really compromised the essay

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • damaged
  • marred
  • injured
  • weakened
  • impaired
  • crippled
  • hurt
  • eroded
  • harmed
  • undermined
  • destroyed
  • flawed
  • spoiled
  • broke
  • ruined
  • vitiated
  • disfigured
  • defaced
  • deteriorated
  • blemished
  • shattered
  • bloodied
  • crabbed
  • spoilt
  • battered
  • wounded
  • endamaged
  • enfeebled
  • tarnished
  • enervated
  • wrecked
  • dented
  • demolished
  • washed out
  • crossed (up)
  • tortured
  • botched
  • disabled
  • blighted
  • devastated
  • scoured
  • smashed
  • mutilated
  • hamstrung
  • decimated
  • lacerated
  • mangled
  • crushed
  • dinged
  • maimed
  • wasted
  • annihilated
  • tormented
  • wiped out
  • pulverized
  • lamed
  • clobbered
  • bashed
  • wore (away)
  • totaled
  • dinted
  • queered
  • razed
  • tore down
  • desolated
  • banged up
  • scourged
  • dashed
  • did in
  • gummed (up)
  • totalled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • repaired
  • rebuilt
  • reconstructed
  • fixed
  • patched
  • remedied
  • revamped
  • renovated
  • doctored
  • helped
  • rectified
  • improved
  • mended
  • cured
  • rehabilitated
  • reconditioned
  • healed
  • enhanced
  • revised
  • remodeled
  • refined
  • enriched
  • edited
  • perfected
  • ameliorated
  • bettered
  • meliorated
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