COMPROMISE

compromise, via media

(noun) a middle way between two extremes

compromise

(noun) an accommodation in which both sides make concessions; “the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it ‘business as usual’”

compromise

(verb) settle by concession

compromise

(verb) make a compromise; arrive at a compromise; “nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise”

compromise

(verb) expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute; “The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

compromise (countable and uncountable, plural compromises)

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

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

In data security, a violation of the security system such that an unauthorized disclosure or loss of sensitive information may have occurred, or the unauthorized disclosure or loss itself.

Verb

compromise (third-person singular simple present compromises, present participle compromising, simple past and past participle compromised)

(ambitransitive) To bind by mutual agreement.

To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.

(intransitive) 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.

(transitive) To cause impairment of.

(transitive) To breach (a security system).

Synonyms

• split the difference

Anagrams

• micropoems

Source: Wiktionary

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Com"pro*mise, n. Etym: [F. compromis, fr. L. compromissum a mutual promise to abide by the decision of an arbiter, fr. compromittere to make such a promise; com- + promittere to promise. See Promise.]

1. A mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators. [Obs.] Burrill.

2. A settlement by arbitration or by mutual consent reached by concession on both sides; a reciprocal abatement of extreme demands or rights, resulting in an agreement. But basely yielded upon compromise That which his noble ancestors achieved with blows. Shak. All government, indeed every human benefit and enjoyment, every virtue and every prudent act, is founded on compromise and barter. Burke. An abhorrence of concession and compromise is a never failing characteristic of religious factions. Hallam.

3. A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, 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. Lamb.

Com"pro*mise, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Compromised; p. pr. & vb. n. Compromising.] Etym: [From Compromise, n.; cf. Compromit.]

1. To bind by mutual agreement; to agree. [Obs.] Laban and himself were compromised That all the eanlings which were streaked and pied Should fall as Jacob's hire. Shak.

2. To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound. The controversy may easily be compromised. Fuller.

3. 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. Motley.

Com"pro*mise, v. i.

1. To agree; to accord. [Obs.]

2. To make concession for concilation and peace.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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