hurt vs. compromise
A nation's competitiveness is determined by its colleges,
which produce knowlege and workers.

Korean colleges are hurting the country's competitiveness.

Korean colleges are comproming the country's competitiveness.

Q: Is it ok to use "compromising" instead of "hurting?"

Thx for helping me in advance. God bless you. :)

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hurt vs. compromise
A nation's competitiveness is determined by its colleges,
which produce knowlege and workers.

Korean colleges are hurting the country's competitiveness.

Korean colleges are comproming the country's competitiveness.

Q: Is it ok to use "compromising" instead of "hurting?"

Thx for helping me in advance. God bless you. :)

Answer

I think they both work but compromising sounds more educated and professional.

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Hi Jenny,

"compromising " and "hurting" can both be used in this situation.

Personally I feel compromising sounds better and would look better if this is for a university assignment.

Hope that helps

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