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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024com•pro•mise /ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪz/USA pronunciation n., v., -mised, -mis•ing. n. - [uncountable] the settlement of differences between two parties in which both sides give up something.
- [countable] the result of such a settlement.
- [countable] something intermediate or midway between two different things.
v. - to make a compromise or compromises:[no object]Both sides managed to compromise in order to settle the strike.
- [~ + object] to expose to danger, suspicion, scandal, etc.;
jeopardize: Faulty building construction compromises our safety. - to adjust or surrender (one's principles) dishonorably: [no object; (~ + with + object )]How could he compromise with his principles like that?[~ + object]compromised his beliefs when he failed to support her.
com•pro•mis•er, n. [countable]com•pro•mis•ing, adj.: a compromising situation.com•pro•mis•ing•ly, adv. See -mis-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024com•pro•mise (kom′prə mīz′),USA pronunciation n., v., -mised, -mis•ing. n. - a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc., by reciprocal modification of demands.
- the result of such a settlement.
- something intermediate between different things:The split-level is a compromise between a ranch house and a multistoried house.
- an endangering, esp. of reputation;
exposure to danger, suspicion, etc.:a compromise of one's integrity. v.t. - to settle by a compromise.
- to expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, scandal, etc.;
jeopardize:a military oversight that compromised the nation's defenses. - [Obs.]
- to bind by bargain or agreement.
- to bring to terms.
v.i. - to make a compromise or compromises:The conflicting parties agreed to compromise.
- to make a dishonorable or shameful concession:He is too honorable to compromise with his principles.
- Latin comprōmissum. See com-, promise
- Anglo-French compromisse, Middle French compromis
- late Middle English 1400–50
com′pro•mis′er, n. com′pro•mis′ing•ly, adv. com•prom•is•sa•ry (kom prom′ə ser′ē),USA pronunciation adj. |