compromit/ˈkɒmpɹəmɪt/EtymologyFrom Latin compromittere.verbTo compromise.“The embassador, Alexeief, was authorized to make all proper protestations of friendship, but to be very cautious not to compromit the dignity of his sovereign.”To pledge by some act or declaration; to promise.“XXIV. Also, the same Lord Cardinal, at many Times when any Houses of Religion have been void, he hath sent his Officers thither, and with crafty Persuasions hath induced them to compromit their Election in him.”