Definition of Compromise

1. Noun. A middle way between two extremes.

Exact synonyms: Via Media
Generic synonyms: Cooperation

2. Verb. Make a compromise; arrive at a compromise. "Nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise"
Generic synonyms: Agree
Specialized synonyms: Whore, Give And Take

3. Noun. An accommodation in which both sides make concessions. "The newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual'"
Generic synonyms: Accommodation
Specialized synonyms: Missouri Compromise

4. Verb. Settle by concession.
Generic synonyms: Determine, Settle, Square Off, Square Up
Entails: Agree, Concord, Concur, Hold

5. Verb. Expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute. "The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy"
Generic synonyms: Endanger, Expose, Peril, Queer, Scupper

Definition of Compromise

1. n. A mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators.

2. v. t. To bind by mutual agreement; to agree.

3. v. i. To agree; to accord.

Definition of Compromise

1. [v -MISED, -MISING, -MISES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Compromise

compressors
compressor muscle of lips
compressor venae dorsalis penis
comprint
comprints
comprisal
comprisals
comprise
comprised
comprises
comprising
comprize
comprized
comprizes
comprizing
compromise (current term)
compromised
compromiser
compromisers
compromises
compromise verdict
compromising
comps
compsognathus
compt
compted
compter
compters
compting
Compton

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