Compromise Meaning and Definition


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What is the definition Compromise? What is its meaning in the dictionary? Derivations, Words starting with Compromise, Antonyms, Words ending with Compromise, Synonyms, Example sentences, How to pronounce? Related sentences and more...

Compromise meaning

Word: Compromise

How to pronounce: ˈkɒmprəmaɪz

Noun

Definitions:

1. An agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

Example sentences: "An ability to listen to two sides in a dispute, and devise a compromise acceptable to both"

Verb

Definitions:

1. Settle a dispute by mutual concession.

Example sentences: "In the end we compromised and deferred the issue"

2. Accept standards that are lower than is desirable.

Example sentences: "We were not prepared to compromise on safety"

3. Bring into disrepute or danger by indiscreet, foolish, or reckless behavior.

Example sentences: "Situations in which his troops could be compromised"


Synonyms:

tradeoff

tradeoffs

concession

middle ground

accommodation

undermine

jeopardize

imperil

spoil

impair

break

make a compromise

risk

peril

discredit

hurt

injure

conciliatory

harm


Derivations:

compromised

compromiser

compromizing

compromized

compromising


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Compromise in Other Languages...

Spanish: Compromiso

German: Kompromiss

French: Compromis

Italian: Compromesso

Turkish: Uzlaşı


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