Crossword Genius

Complete vexation at compromise (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

endanger

'compromise' is the definition.
(I know that compromise is a more specific form of endanger)

'complete vexation' is the wordplay.
'complete' becomes 'end' (complete means to finish or end).
'vexation' becomes 'anger' (I've seen this before).
'end'+'anger'='ENDANGER'

'at' is the link.

(Other definitions for endanger that I've seen before include "Threaten" , "Place into peril, jeopardise" , "Expose to injury or extinction" , "Jeopardize" , "To put one at risk" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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