compromettre

Definitions of compromettre
  1. verb
    settle by concession
    synonyms: faire un compromis
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    type of:
    faire face
    settle conclusively; come to terms
  2. verb
    pose a threat to; present a danger to
    synonyms: constituer une menace pour, menacer, mettre en danger
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    type of:
    exister, être
    have an existence, be extant
  3. verb
    put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
    synonyms: exposer
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    type of:
    agir sur
    have an effect upon
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