ухудшать положение(However, Russian opposition has long prevented Turkmenistan from making concrete moves on the Trans-Caspian pipeline, and Moscow has used legal and maritime disputes over the Caspian Sea to undermine its construction, which would seriously compromise Russia's position as an energy supplier for Europe. shikisai)
скомпрометировать потенциал(Hubbell is unable to live on the pedestal Katie erected for him and face her disappointment in his decision to compromise his potential. Seldon)