Kompromat

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑmp.roʊˌmɑt/

Definitions of kompromat

noun Kompromat refers to compromising material or information that can be used to blackmail or manipulate someone, especially in a political context.

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a rumor that the politician was being blackmailed with kompromat.

A2 The spy obtained kompromat on the enemy agent.

B1 The journalist uncovered kompromat that exposed the corruption scandal.

B2 The hacker threatened to release the kompromat if the company didn't pay the ransom.

C1 The leaked kompromat had serious implications for the presidential candidate.

C2 The intelligence agency collected kompromat on foreign diplomats to use as leverage in negotiations.

Examples of kompromat in a Sentence

formal The diplomat was concerned about the possibility of kompromat being used against him.

informal I heard a rumor that there's some kompromat on the CEO that could be leaked.

slang They're trying to dig up some kompromat to use against their opponent in the election.

figurative The scandal was like a piece of kompromat that tarnished his reputation forever.

Grammatical Forms of kompromat

• plural: kompromats
• comparative: more kompromat
• superlative: most kompromat
• present tense: kompromats
• future tense: will kompromat
• perfect tense: has kompromat
• continuous tense: is kompromating
• singular: kompromat
• positive degree: kompromat
• infinitive: to kompromat
• gerund: kompromating
• participle: kompromated

Origin and Evolution of kompromat

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: Russian

Story behind the word: The word 'kompromat' originated in Russia, derived from the Russian words 'компромат' which is a portmanteau of 'compromising' and 'material'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of Soviet-era espionage to refer to compromising materials collected for blackmail or manipulation, 'kompromat' has since evolved to encompass any compromising information used for political or personal gain.