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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
But it is often impossible to restore compromised services without the hackers' key – meaning the only way around it is to either use back-ups or install new systems and start again.
It also alleges that the anti-DEI directives compromise the quality of the program by preventing it from effectively fulfilling the “diverse needs” of its families as dictated by the Head Start Act.
Hoarding disorder is characterised as a relentless accumulation of possessions which leads to cluttered living spaces that compromise their use or safety.
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.
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