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   compromise

   /ˈkɒmprəmʌɪz/

   noun

   • 1. an agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions: "eventually they reached a compromise" Similar agreementunderstandingsettlementtermsaccommodationdealtrade-offbargainhalfway housemiddle groundmiddle coursehappy mediumbalancemodus vivendigive and takeconcessioncooperationOpposite intransigence
   • ▪ 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

   • 1. settle a dispute by mutual concession: "in the end we compromised and deferred the issue" Similar meet each other halfwayfind the middle groundcome to termscome to an understandingmake a dealmake concessionsfind a happy mediumstrike a balancegive and takeinformal:split the difference
   • 2. expediently accept standards that are lower than is desirable: "we were not prepared to compromise on safety"
   • ▪ weaken or harm by accepting standards that are lower than is desirable: "he won't accept any decisions which compromise his principles" Similar undermineweakenbe detrimental todamageinjureharmdo harm toprejudicebe prejudicial tojeopardizeendangerimperilbring into disreputereflect badly onput in a bad lightdiscreditdishonourbring shame toshameembarrass
   • 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"

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting mutual consent to arbitration): from Old French compromis, from late Latin compromissum ‘a consent to arbitration’, neuter past participle of compromittere, from com- ‘together’ + promittere (see promise).

   Derivatives

   • 1. compromiser noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMPROMISE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   COMPROMISE definition: 1. an agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › compromiseCompromise Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of COMPROMISE is settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions. How to use compromise in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOMPROMISE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   an agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree: It is hoped that a compromise will be reached in today's talks. In a compromise between management and unions, a four percent raise was agreed in return for an increase in productivity.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › compromiseCOMPROMISE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Compromise definition: a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc., by reciprocal modification of demands.. See examples of COMPROMISE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOMPROMISE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A compromise is a situation in which people accept something slightly different from what they really want, because of circumstances or because they are considering the wishes of other people. Encourage your child to reach a compromise between what he wants and what you want. [+ between]

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › compromiseCompromise - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A compromise is a way of settling differences by everybody making concessions. If you want to stay out until 10 and your friend wants to stay out until midnight, 11 is a good compromise. SKIP TO CONTENT

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCOMPROMISE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to agree to something that is not exactly what you want: The president may be willing to compromise in order to pass the bill. I never compromise on fresh ingredients. compromise yourself. to do something dishonest or embarrassing that makes people stop admiring you.