'Compromise' definitions:

Definition of 'compromise'

(from WordNet)
noun
A middle way between two extremes [syn: compromise, via media]
noun
An accommodation in which both sides make concessions; "the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual'"
verb
Make a compromise; arrive at a compromise; "nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise"
verb
Settle by concession
verb
Expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute; "The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy"

Definition of 'Compromise'

From: GCIDE
  • Compromise \Com"pro*mise\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Compromised; p. pr. & vb. n. Compromising.] [From Compromise, n.; cf. Compromit.]
  • 1. To bind by mutual agreement; to agree. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • Laban and himself were compromised That all the eanlings which were streaked and pied Should fall as Jacob's hire. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound. [1913 Webster]
  • The controversy may easily be compromised. --Fuller. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To pledge by some act or declaration; to endanger the life, reputation, etc., of, by some act which can not be recalled; to expose to suspicion. [1913 Webster]
  • To pardon all who had been compromised in the late disturbances. --Motley. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Compromise'

From: GCIDE
  • Compromise \Com"pro*mise\, n. [F. compromis, fr. L. compromissum a mutual promise to abide by the decision of an arbiter, fr. compromittere to make such a promise; com- + promittere to promise. See Promise.]
  • 1. A mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators. [Obs.] --Burrill. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A settlement by arbitration or by mutual consent reached by concession on both sides; a reciprocal abatement of extreme demands or rights, resulting in an agreement. [1913 Webster]
  • But basely yielded upon compromise That which his noble ancestors achieved with blows. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • All government, indeed every human benefit and enjoyment, every virtue and every prudent act, is founded on compromise and barter. --Burke. [1913 Webster]
  • An abhorrence of concession and compromise is a never failing characteristic of religious factions. --Hallam. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or right. [1913 Webster]
  • I was determined not to accept any fine speeches, to the compromise of that sex the belonging to which was, after all, my strongest claim and title to them. --Lamb. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Compromise'

From: GCIDE
  • Compromise \Com"pro*mise\, v. i.
  • 1. To agree; to accord. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To make concession for conciliation and peace. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'compromise'

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Words containing 'Compromise'