compromising
Exposing to potential scandal
Compromising describes something that exposes a person to suspicion, disgrace, or damage to reputation.
A compromising position suggests sexual impropriety—being caught in circumstances that look bad.
Compromising evidence or photos could be used against someone.
The word implies vulnerability to blackmail or scandal: The leaked emails contained compromising information about several executives.
Yielding a point
- bargainingNegotiating mutually acceptable terms
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
- trade-offExchange requiring sacrifice
- give-and-takeMutual concession between parties
middle-ground · diplomacy · arbitration · deal-making · dialogue · reconciliation · accord · agreement
State of being unprotected
- disclosureAct of revealing information
- leakEscape through a breach
- betrayalBreaking of trust
- divulgenceAct of making known
confession · unmasking · admission · outing · whistleblower · informant · scandal · incrimination
Openness to harm
- breachBreaking of agreement
- exposureState of being unprotected
- exploitationSelfish use of others
- weaknessDeficiency in force
infiltration · penetration · intrusion · hacking · leakage · susceptibility · risk · loophole
Ability to adapt easily
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- accommodationShelter or housing provided
- modificationAct of altering something
- concessionYielding a point
tailoring · customization · reconfiguration · alteration · realignment · revision · reform · restructuring
Dishonest abuse of power
- erosionGradual wearing away
- underminingWeakening by covert means
- degradationDecline in condition
- weakeningBecoming less strong
dilution · sacrifice · betrayal · abandonment · sellout · capitulation · debasement · violation
concession
Yielding a point
- bargainingNegotiating mutually acceptable terms
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
- trade-offExchange requiring sacrifice
give-and-take · middle-ground · diplomacy · arbitration · deal-making · dialogue · reconciliation · accord · agreement · understanding
exposure
State of being unprotected
- disclosureAct of revealing information
- leakEscape through a breach
- betrayalBreaking of trust
divulgence · confession · unmasking · admission · outing · whistleblower · informant · scandal · incrimination · evidence
vulnerability
Openness to harm
- breachBreaking of agreement
- exposureState of being unprotected
- exploitationSelfish use of others
weakness · infiltration · penetration · intrusion · hacking · leakage · susceptibility · risk · loophole · flaw
flexibility
Ability to adapt easily
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- accommodationShelter or housing provided
- modificationAct of altering something
concession · tailoring · customization · reconfiguration · alteration · realignment · revision · reform · restructuring · shift
corruption
Dishonest abuse of power
- erosionGradual wearing away
- underminingWeakening by covert means
- degradationDecline in condition
weakening · dilution · sacrifice · betrayal · abandonment · sellout · capitulation · debasement · violation · transgression
- conflict responsesavoidance, confrontation, accommodation, aggression, withdrawal
- reconcilingforgiving, apologizing, mending, peacemaking, mediating
- Relationship Commitmentpromise keeping, loyalty, dedication, faithfulness, consistency
- dispute resolutionmediation, mediating, arbitration, negotiating, conciliation
- influence peddlinginfluence peddling, backscratching, quid pro quo, kickbacks, payoffs
- interactionstalking, sharing, greeting, helping, listening
compromisinguncompromising
Refusing to yield ground
inflexible · unyielding · adamant · stubborn · hardline
compromisingexonerating
Clearing of wrongdoing
vindicating · protecting · safeguarding · clearing · exculpatory