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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 yvlog 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
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of compromise1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of compromise1
Example Sentences
Stanton is a bit of an elitist; Anthony actually comes from a more reformist, anti-slavery tradition, but she still makes those expedient compromises, which I think costs the suffrage movement.
"So the Premier League won't have to come to some sort of compromise with its broadcast partner."
This could compromise forecasts of and preparations for tornadoes, for example, that have ripped through parts of the country in March with more likely throughout spring.
While each makes consequential compromises in the face of survival, it’s Ursula who never fully grasps the extent of the experience of life in the camps.
He warned that the plan without bike lanes would further compromise safety on the route for bicyclists and pedestrians.
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