compromisingly
In a damaging way
In a manner that exposes someone to suspicion, scandal, or damage to reputation.
The adverb typically modifies situations or positions rather than actions: They were discovered compromisingly entwined on the couch.
A compromisingly worded letter or compromisingly intimate photograph suggests material that could be used against someone.
Yielding a point
- bargainingNegotiating mutually acceptable terms
- trade-offExchange requiring sacrifice
- middle-groundIntermediate position between extremes
- settlementResolved dispute or colony
reconciliation · agreement · deal-making · mediation · give-and-take · half-measures · consensus · pact
True to life
- expedientUseful if not ideal
- practicalSuited for real use
- sensibleShowing good judgment
- strategicDeliberately planned for advantage
tactical · judicious · down-to-earth · commonsensical · hardheaded · clear-sighted · matter-of-fact · level-headed
Jointly operated enterprise
- agreeablePleasantly cooperative
- conciliatoryMeant to placate
- diplomaticTactful and sensitive
- obligingWilling to help others
understanding · considerate · deferential · yielding · amenable · acquiescent · compliant · receptive
Openness to harm
- exposureState of being unprotected
- incriminatingProving guilt or wrongdoing
- jeopardizingPutting at serious risk
- endangeringCreating risk of harm
risking · undermining · weakening · discrediting · implicating · betraying · revealing · indiscreet
concession
Yielding a point
- bargainingNegotiating mutually acceptable terms
- trade-offExchange requiring sacrifice
- middle-groundIntermediate position between extremes
settlement · reconciliation · agreement · deal-making · mediation · give-and-take · half-measures · consensus · pact · accord
realistic
True to life
strategic · tactical · judicious · down-to-earth · commonsensical · hardheaded · clear-sighted · matter-of-fact · level-headed · utilitarian
cooperative
Jointly operated enterprise
- agreeablePleasantly cooperative
- conciliatoryMeant to placate
- diplomaticTactful and sensitive
obliging · understanding · considerate · deferential · yielding · amenable · acquiescent · compliant · receptive · adaptable
vulnerability
Openness to harm
- exposureState of being unprotected
- incriminatingProving guilt or wrongdoing
- jeopardizingPutting at serious risk
endangering · risking · undermining · weakening · discrediting · implicating · betraying · revealing · indiscreet · reckless
compromisinglydiscreetly
In an unobtrusive way
circumspectly · prudently · cautiously · guardedly · tactfully
compromisinglysafely
Without danger occurring
securely · innocuously · harmlessly · protectively · innocently