ALL meanings of compromise
com·pro·mise
C c - variable noun compromise A compromise is a situation in which people accept something slightly different from what they really want, because of circumstances or because they are considering the wishes of other people. 3
- verb compromise If you compromise with someone, you reach an agreement with them in which you both give up something that you originally wanted. You can also say that two people or groups compromise. 3
- verb compromise If someone compromises themselves or compromises their beliefs, they do something which damages their reputation for honesty, loyalty, or high moral principles. 3
- noun compromise the settlement of a dispute by concessions on both or all sides 3
- noun compromise the terms of such a settlement 3
- noun compromise something midway between two or more different things 3
- noun compromise an exposure of one's good name, reputation, etc, to injury 3
- verb compromise to settle (a dispute) by making concessions 3
- verb compromise to expose (a person or persons) to disrepute 3
- verb compromise to prejudice unfavourably; weaken 3
- verb compromise to pledge mutually 3
- noun compromise a settlement in which each side gives up some demands or makes concessions 3
- noun compromise an adjustment of opposing principles, systems, etc. by modifying some aspects of each 3
- noun compromise the result of such an adjustment 3
- noun compromise something midway between two other things in quality, effect, etc. 3
- noun compromise exposure, as of one's reputation, to danger, suspicion, or disrepute 3
- noun compromise a weakening, as of one's principles 3
- verb transitive compromise to settle or adjust by concessions on both sides 3
- verb transitive compromise to lay open to danger, suspicion, or disrepute 3
- verb transitive compromise to weaken or give up (one's principles, ideals, etc.) as for reasons of expediency 3
- verb transitive compromise to weaken or otherwise impair 3
- intransitive verb compromise to make a compromise or compromises 3
- noun compromise a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc., by reciprocal modification of demands. 1
- noun compromise the result of such a settlement. 1
- noun compromise something intermediate between different things: The split-level is a compromise between a ranch house and a multistoried house. 1
- noun compromise an endangering, especially of reputation; exposure to danger, suspicion, etc.: a compromise of one's integrity. 1
- verb with object compromise to settle by a compromise. 1
- verb with object compromise to expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, scandal, etc.; jeopardize: a military oversight that compromised the nation's defenses. 1
- verb with object compromise Obsolete. to bind by bargain or agreement. to bring to terms. 1
- verb without object compromise to make a compromise or compromises: The conflicting parties agreed to compromise. 1
- verb without object compromise to make a dishonorable or shameful concession: He is too honorable to compromise with his principles. 1
- noun compromise agreement 1
- intransitive verb compromise reach agreement by negotiating 1
- intransitive verb compromise make concessions to sb 1
- intransitive verb compromise accept sth substandard 1
- transitive verb compromise put sth at risk 1
- transitive verb compromise jeopardize sb's reputation, etc. 1
- noun compromise Settle a dispute by mutual concession. 1
- noun compromise The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions. 0
- noun compromise A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender. 0
- verb compromise (Transitive Verb) VI To bind by mutual agreement. 0
- verb compromise To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound. 0
- verb compromise (Intransitive Verb) To find a way between extremes. 0
- verb compromise 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. 0
- verb compromise (Transitive Verb) To cause impairment of. 0
- verb compromise (Transitive Verb) To breach (a security system). 0