compromise

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compromise
ˈkɒmprəmʌɪz Listen
Meanings
noun
  • an agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
    E.g. eventually they reached a compromise
  • the expedient acceptance of standards that are lower than is desirable.
    E.g. sexism should be tackled without compromise
verb
  • settle a dispute by mutual concession.
    E.g. in the end we compromised and deferred the issue
  • expediently accept standards that are lower than is desirable.
    E.g. we were not prepared to compromise on safety
  • bring into disrepute or danger by indiscreet, foolish, or reckless behaviour.
    E.g. situations in which his troops could be compromised

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