compromising situation

Frequency: 6.52.1 per million words

describes a situation that could cause embarrassment or damage one's reputation

compromisingADJECTIVE + NOUN

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situation

Examples (10)

  • The politician tried to avoid any compromising situation during the campaign.
  • She found herself in a compromising situation when caught between two friends.
  • The CEO resigned after being photographed in a compromising situation.
  • He was careful not to put his family in a compromising situation.
  • The leaked emails created a compromising situation for the company.
  • Being alone with her boss created a potentially compromising situation.
  • The journalist avoided asking questions that might create a compromising situation.
  • His business partner warned him about entering such a compromising situation.
  • The ambassador was recalled after the compromising situation became public.
  • She declined the invitation to prevent any compromising situation from arising.