com ‧ pro ‧ mis ‧ ing /ˈkɒmprəmaɪzɪŋ $ ˈkɑːm-/ BrE AmE adjective
proving that you have done something morally wrong or embarrassing, or making it seem as if you have done so
compromising position/situation
The doctor was found in a compromising position with a nurse (=having sex with her) .
compromising letter/photograph/picture etc