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Compromise

ˈkɒmprəmʌɪz

Compromise definitions
noun
compromise compromises
  1. an agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions

    "eventually they reached a compromise"

    • an intermediate state between conflicting alternatives reached by mutual concession

      "a compromise between the freedom of the individual and the need to ensure orderly government"

  2. the expedient acceptance of standards that are lower than is desirable

    "sexism should be tackled without compromise"

verb
compromise compromised compromises compromising
  1. settle a dispute by mutual concession

    "in the end we compromised and deferred the issue"

    meet each other halfway find the middle ground come to terms come to an understanding make a deal make concessions find a happy medium strike a balance
  2. expediently accept standards that are lower than is desirable

    "we were not prepared to compromise on safety"

    change one's mind give way give in yield acquiesce compromise adapt retract do a U-turn eat one's words
    • weaken or harm by accepting standards that are lower than is desirable

      "he won't accept any decisions which compromise his principles"

  3. bring into disrepute or danger by indiscreet, foolish, or reckless behaviour

    "situations in which his troops could be compromised"

    • cause to become vulnerable or function less effectively

      "yo-yo dieting can compromise your immune system"