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compromise

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noun

com·​pro·​mise ˈkäm-prə-ˌmīz How to pronounce compromise (audio)
1
a
: settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
b
: something intermediate between or blending qualities of two different things
2
: a concession to something derogatory or prejudicial
a compromise of principles

compromise

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verb

compromised; compromising

intransitive verb

1
a
: to come to agreement by mutual concession
The two sides were unwilling to compromise.
The union and employer agreed to compromise.
b
: to find or follow a way between extremes
2
: to make a shameful or disreputable concession
wouldn't compromise with their principles

transitive verb

1
a
: to reveal or expose to an unauthorized person and especially to an enemy
Confidential information was compromised.
b
: to cause the impairment of
illnesses that can seriously compromise the immune system
If you don't acknowledge the parent at all, you risk seeming unnecessarily hostile or dismissive but if you allow the parent to govern decisions you could compromise the patient. Ranjana Srivastava
c
: to expose to suspicion, discredit, or mischief
His reputation has been compromised.
2
: to adjust or settle by mutual concessions
An arbiter was brought in to compromise their differences.
3
obsolete : to bind by mutual agreement
compromiser
ˈkäm-prə-ˌmī-zər How to pronounce compromise (audio)
noun

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun "You can't always come up with the optimal solution, but you can usually come up with a better solution," he [Barack Obama] said over lunch one afternoon. "A good compromise, a good piece of legislation, is like a good sentence." William Finnegan, New Yorker, 31 May 2004 I therefore proposed a … strategy that raised the possibility of compromise … Robert S. McNamara, In Retrospect, 1995 I've had other films that were successful, but I'm aware of the compromises I made—and they were tremendous. Woody Allen, Rolling Stone, 16 Sept. 1993 In his promotion of burgeoning black writers, however, Hughes made no compromises. Rita Dove, New York Times Book Review, 9 Oct. 1988 the art of political compromise To avoid an argument, always be ready to seek compromise. a director who will not tolerate artistic compromise She says that accepting their proposal would be a compromise of her principles. Verb You don't make deals that compromise yourself or your team, of course, but you help other riders if you can, so they might return the favor. Lance Armstrong, It's Not About the Bike, (2000) 2001 The book is compromised by the author's lack of selectivity. Amy Hempel, Ms., October/November 1999 Our plan had been to pass a good balanced budget without compromising its essential components … Tony Blankley, George, September 1997 Lieutenant Charon would get a pat on the back from his captain … not to mention congratulations for running such a quiet and effective operation that had not compromised his informants … Tom Clancy, Without Remorse, 1994 Finally, the two sides compromised and a treaty was signed … Alfredo Quarto, Cultural Survival Quarterly, 1990 The two sides were unwilling to compromise. We can't reveal that information without compromising national security. a dangerous drug that can further compromise an already weakened immune system See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The compromise was a one-year, $12 million contract that had one-third of that salary tied to regular weigh-ins. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 Not that anything less would fly with the Aman crowd: with rates starting at $3,200 a night for the lowest tier room, the hotel is strictly reserved for the tiny sliver of the population for whom compromise is an alien concept. Leena Kim, Town & Country, 1 Sep. 2022 In an unjust world, compromise is often a condition of survival. WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022 The compromise, however, was a new order that codified the drawdown to twenty-five hundred troops in Afghanistan by mid-January, which Milley and Esper had been resisting, and a reduction in the remaining three thousand troops in Iraq as well. Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022 Yes, compromise is inevitable in most relationships. Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 The chambers will have to resolve their differences in short order if a compromise is to land on Governor Charlie Baker’s desk before the formal session comes to an end. Samantha J. Gross, BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2022 The questions concerning all the issues faced in the Jeddah meeting are: What's the cost and where's the compromise? Nic Robertson, CNN, 18 July 2022 The critical response from both sides of the debate recalled the old axiom that a compromise is sure to make everyone unhappy. Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online, 28 June 2022
Verb
In the survey’s 20 categories, Biden rated highest on ability to compromise (9th) and lowest on luck (34th). Jim Puzzanghera, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Aug. 2022 One being managing the threat actors who are trying to compromise and get access, and the other being examining the insider risk in the firm and understanding how to better manage company data. Lucy Brewster, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2022 To pull it off, Luca Cremona, a Security Researcher at Nozomi Networks, first had to compromise a computer inside the target network, or add a rogue device to the network by hacking the Wi-Fi. Max Eddy, PCMAG, 11 Aug. 2022 Threat actors were able to compromise the SolarWinds software and embed malicious code—which was then downloaded and executed by thousands of customers. Tony Bradley, Forbes, 31 July 2022 The water drag on the hull of a boat, combined with the weight of the battery needed to power it, is a double blow for boats, meaning that most have to compromise on either speed or distance. Julia Buckley, CNN, 28 July 2022 Shrinking that down to a microcosm and how a relationship between two people, or within a band, Democrats and Republicans … the absurdity of not being able to compromise and see eye to eye on something. Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 15 Mar. 2022 The board decided to compromise and extended the mask mandate until Sept. 15, when members will meet again to discuss the issue. Stephen Simpson, Arkansas Online, 25 Aug. 2021 But even as the months, and years, went by and many other companies chose to compromise on hybrid releases, Cruise and Paramount didn't waver on their desire to have a major theatrical release. Lindsey Bahr, USA TODAY, 29 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English, mutual promise to abide by an arbiter's decision, from Anglo-French compromisse, from Latin compromissum, from neuter of compromissus, past participle of compromittere to promise mutually, from com- + promittere to promise — more at promise

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1598, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3

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The first known use of compromise was in the 15th century

Phrases Containing compromise

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