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COMPROMISE
(noun) a middle way between two extremes
synonyms : via mediaThe rivals tried to reach a compromise. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
"the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual'"
(verb) settle by concession
The two parties agreed to compromise. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
"nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise"
(verb) expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute
"The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy"
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
Origin
Via French compromis < Latin compromissum "mutual agreement" < past participle of compromittere "make mutual promises" < promittere (see promise)] added by bimal03
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