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compromise
[ kom-pruh-mahyz ]
noun
- a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc., by reciprocal modification of demands.
- the result of such a settlement.
- something intermediate between different things:
The split-level is a compromise between a ranch house and a multistoried house.
- an endangering, especially of reputation; exposure to danger, suspicion, etc.:
a compromise of one's integrity.
verb (used with object)
- to settle by a compromise.
- to expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, scandal, etc.; jeopardize:
a military oversight that compromised the nation's defenses.
- Obsolete.
- to bind by bargain or agreement.
- to bring to terms.
verb (used without object)
- to make a compromise or compromises:
The conflicting parties agreed to compromise.
- to make a dishonorable or shameful concession:
He is too honorable to compromise with his principles.
compromise
/ ˈɒəˌɪ /
noun
- settlement of a dispute by concessions on both or all sides
- the terms of such a settlement
- something midway between two or more different things
- an exposure of one's good name, reputation, etc, to injury
verb
- to settle (a dispute) by making concessions
- tr to expose (a person or persons) to disrepute
- tr to prejudice unfavourably; weaken
his behaviour compromised his chances
- obsolete.tr to pledge mutually
Derived Forms
- ˈdzˌ, noun
- ˈdzˌԲ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- dzp·e noun
- dzp·iԲ· adverb
- dz·dz··· [kom-, prom, -, uh, -ser-ee], adjective
- ԴDz·dzp·iԲ adjective
- ·dzp· adjective
- ܲȴ-dzp·iԲ adjective
- quasi-dzp·iԲ· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of compromise1
Word History and Origins
Origin of compromise1
Example Sentences
Some of the product’s features, such as its safe browsing mode or a system that notifies users if their password has been compromised, rely on shared Google infrastructure not solely within Chrome’s purview, she said.
It’s amazing making TV and film, but it’s a huge thing that involves 200 people and you have to communicate everything to everyone and you have to compromise and deal with execs.
"I felt like I compromised but, because of that, I was never taking no for an answer again."
“It was something along the lines of them thinking we were too far apart to find a compromise,” he said.
"They shine as brightly on screen as they do in person, never compromising who they are or what they stand for," he said.
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