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1. (n.) compromise
a settlement of differences by mutual adjustment or modification of opposing claims, principles, demands, etc.; agreement by mutual concession.
2. compromise
the result of such a settlement.
3. compromise
something intermediate between different things.
4. compromise
an endangering, esp. of reputation; exposure to danger, suspicion, etc.
5. (v.t.) compromise
to settle by a compromise.
6. compromise
to expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, scandal, etc.; jeopardize:
Such mistakes compromise our safety.
7. compromise
Obs.
8. compromise
to bind by bargain or agreement.
9. compromise
to bring to terms.
10. (v.i.) compromise
to make a compromise or compromises.
11. compromise
to make a dishonorable or shameful concession:
to compromise with one's principles.
Etymology: (1400–50; late ME < AF compromisse, MF compromis < L comprōmissum joint agreement <
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| Definition of 'compromise' |
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1. (noun) compromise, via media
a middle way between two extremes
2. (verb) compromise
an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
"the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual'"
3. (verb) compromise
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
"nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise"
4. (verb) compromise
settle by concession
5. (verb) compromise
expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute
"The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy"
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1. (verb) compromise
(of two people or groups) to give up a little of what each wants to make an agreement
willing to compromise on price
2. compromise
to harm sth important
to compromise the quality of a product
3. (noun) compromise
a way of reaching agreement by giving up sth
to make a compromise on the issue; to fail to reach a compromise
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| Definition of 'compromise' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) compromise
a mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators
2. (noun) compromise
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
3. (noun) compromise
a committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or right
4. (noun) compromise
to bind by mutual agreement; to agree
5. (noun) compromise
to adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound
6. (noun) 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
7. (verb) compromise
to agree; to accord
8. (verb) compromise
to make concession for conciliation and peace
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| Definition of 'compromise' |
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms |
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1. compromise
The known or suspected exposure of clandestine personnel, installations, or other assets or of classified information or material, to an unauthorized person.
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Sense: (a) settlement of differences in which each side gives up something it has previously demanded
We argued for a long time but finally arrived at a compromise.
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 Afrikaans: kompromis, ooreenkoms, sk |
 Arabic: تَسْوِيَة نِزاع، إتِّفاق |
 Bulgarian: споразумение |
 Brazilian: entendimento |
 Czech: kompromis |
 German: der Kompromiß |
 Danish: kompromis |
 Greek: συμβιβασμός |
 Spanish: acuerdo mutuo, término me |
 Estonian: kompromiss |
 Farsi: مصالحه؛ سازش |
 Finnish: kompromissi |
 French: compromis |
 Hebrew: פְּשָׁרָה |
 Hindi: समझौता |
 Croatian: nagodba |
 Hungarian: kiegyezés, kompromisszum |
 Indonesian: kompromi |
 Icelandic: málamiðlun |
 Italian: compromesso |
 Japanese: 妥協 |
 Korean: 타협 |
 Lithuanian: kompromisas |
 Latvian: kompromiss |
 Malay: kata sepakat |
 Dutch: compromis |
 Norwegian: kompromiss, mellomvei, mi |
 Polish: kompromis |
 Persian: مصالحه؛ سازش |
 Pashto: جوره |
 Portuguese: entendimento |
 Romanian: compromis |
 Russian: компромисс |
 Slovak: kompromis |
 Slovenian: kompromis |
 Serbian: kompromis |
 Swedish: kompromiss |
 Thai: การประนีประนอม |
 Turkish: uzlaşma, anlaşma |
 Taiwanese: 妥協 |
 Ukrainian: компроміс |
 Urdu: سمجھوتہ کرنا |
 Vietnamese: sự thỏa hiệp |
 Chinese: 妥协 |
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