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comprometer

to compromise, put at risk

k o m p ɾ o m e ˈt e ɾ
com with; together + prometer to promise
verb Rare #54,102
to compromise, put at risk Often used for putting a person, source, or group in a difficult or risky position.
SP: No quiero comprometer la seguridad de mi familia.
EN: I don't want to compromise my family's safety.
Conjugation of comprometer
comprometersecomprometer
Indicative present
SingularPlural
Third compromete —
Subjunctive present
SingularPlural
Third compromete —
Imperative
SingularPlural
Second compromete —

Que me vas a comprometer.

You're going to put me in a difficult position.

— Ladrón de bicicletas (1948)

No puedo decirlo sin comprometer nuestra fuente.

I can't say it without compromising our source.

— Gángster Americano (2007)

¡Vas a comprometer a toda mi familia!

You're going to put my whole family in danger!

— El tigre y el dragón (2000)

No, no lo quiero comprometer.

No, I don’t want to commit him.

— El cuaderno de Tomy (2020)