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  2. Compromise definition: a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc., by reciprocal modification of demands.. See examples of COMPROMISE used in a sentence.

  3. to agree to something that is not exactly what you want: The president may be willing to compromise in order to pass the bill. I never compromise on fresh ingredients. compromise yourself. to do something dishonest or embarrassing that makes people stop admiring you. compromiseverb (BELIEFS)

  4. 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.

  5. an endangering, especially of reputation; exposure to danger, suspicion, etc.: a compromise of one's integrity. See more verb (used with object), com·pro·mised, com·pro·mis·ing.

  6. 1. A compromise is a situation in which people accept something slightly different from what they really want, because of circumstances or because they are considering the wishes of other people. [...] 2. If you compromise with someone, you reach an agreement with them in which you both give up something that you originally wanted.

  7. Dictionary definition of compromise. The act of coming to an agreement by making concessions. "A willingness to compromise is a key component of effective teamwork." Detailed meaning of compromise. It implies the willingness to accept something less than what was originally desired or demanded.

  8. Define compromise. compromise synonyms, compromise pronunciation, compromise translation, English dictionary definition of compromise. n. 1. a. A settlement of differences in which each side makes concessions. b. The result of such a settlement. 2. Something that combines qualities or...

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