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Meaning of 'compromise' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Compromise [ n.]
- A mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators.
- 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.
- A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or right.
- To bind by mutual agreement; to agree.
- To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.
- 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.
2 . Compromise [ v. i.]
- To agree; to accord.
- To make concession for conciliation and peace.

Meaning of 'compromise' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . compromise [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
Example in sentence:
  • the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual'
2 . compromise [ v]
Meaning (2):
- make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
Example in sentence:
  • nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise
Meaning (3):
- expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute
Example in sentence:
  • The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy

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