Cryptic crossword clue
Making concessions can be embarrassing 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word COMPROMISING

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What does COMPROMISING mean?

COMPROMISING verb
  1. To bind by mutual agreement.
  2. To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.
  3. To find a way between extremes.
  4. To pledge by some act or declaration; to endanger the life, reputation, etc., of, by some act which can not be recalled; to expose to suspicion.
  5. To cause impairment of.
  6. To breach (a security system).
COMPROMISING adjective
  1. Willing or able to compromise
  2. Vulnerable to suspicion

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