compromise

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UK /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ US /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/

verb 5noun 3

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(noun.)

ADJ

acceptable, fair, good, happy, honourable, possible, pragmatic, reasonable, sensible, suitable | ideal

muddled, uneasy, unsatisfactory

The two countries accepted a muddled compromise that left both sides feeling frustrated.

inevitable, necessary

VERB + COMPROMISE

agree on, arrive at, come to, find, make, reach, work out

After weeks of difficult negotiations, both countries finally reached a compromise on the trade agreement.

look for, seek

The two countries looked for a compromise that would satisfy both sides.

offer, suggest

When the two sides couldn't agree, the manager suggested a compromise that satisfied everyone.

accept | reject

COMPROMISE + NOUN

agreement, deal, formula, proposal, resolution, solution

candidate

When neither candidate won enough votes, the party leaders selected a compromise candidate acceptable to all groups.

PREP

~ between

We found a good compromise between saving money and buying quality products.

~ on/over

The two countries finally reached a compromise on trade tariffs after months of difficult negotiations.

~ with

The government decided it could not compromise with the demands of the striking workers.

(verb.) in order to reach agreement

VERB + COMPROMISE

be prepared to, be ready to

refuse to

The two countries refused to compromise on the trade agreement and talks broke down.

PREP

The two countries finally agreed to compromise on the border dispute after months of negotiations.

with

The two countries eventually agreed to compromise with each other on trade issues.

(verb.) damage/put in danger

ADV

seriously

The scandal seriously compromised his reputation and career opportunities.

VERB + COMPROMISE

be prepared to, be ready to | refuse to

PREP

They decided to compromise on the wedding date so both families could attend.

Definitions

noun

The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.

But basely yielded upon compromise / That which his noble ancestors achieved with blows.

All government, indeed every human benefit and enjoyment, every virtue and every prudent act, is founded on compromise and barter.

A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender.

a compromise of character or right

I was determined not to accept any fine speeches, to the compromise of that sex the belonging to which was, after all, my strongest claim and title to them.

A breach of a computer or network's rules such that an unauthorized disclosure or loss of sensitive information may have occurred, or the unauthorized disclosure or loss itself.

verb

To bind by mutual agreement.

Laban and himself were compromised / That all the eanlings which were streaked and pied / Should fall as Jacob's hire.

To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.

The controversy may easily be compromised.

To find a way between extremes.

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.

to pardon all who had been compromised in the late disturbances

To cause impairment of.

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But basely yielded upon compromise / That which his noble ancestors achieved with blows.

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All government, indeed every human benefit and enjoyment, every virtue and every prudent act, is founded on compromise and barter.

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An abhorrence of concession and compromise is a never failing characteristic of religious factions.

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Laban and himself were compromised / That all the eanlings which were streaked and pied / Should fall as Jacob's hire.

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The controversy may easily be compromised.

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to pardon all who had been compromised in the late disturbances

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