|
|
- pronunciation:
- kam
pr
maIz
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a settlement of a disagreement in which each side gives up something, or the result of such a settlement.
We were both happy with the compromise we made.- similar words:
- accommodation, agreement, arrangement, concession, deal, resolution, settlement, understanding
|
| related words: |
accord |
|
|
|
|
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
compromises, compromising, compromised |
| definition 1: |
to endanger the character or reputation of.
You have compromised yourself by lying so much.- synonyms:
- endanger
- similar words:
- expose, hazard, menace, prejudice, risk, threaten
|
| definition 2: |
to make a compromise.
She wanted to go see a movie, and I wanted to stay home, so we compromised by renting a video.- similar words:
- agree, settle
|
| related words: |
consent |
| derivations: |
compromisingly (adv.), compromiser (n.) |
|
|