Compromise

🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/🇺🇸 US/ˈkɑːmpɹəˌmaɪz/

Other forms

3rd person singular
Past tense
Present participle
English
  1. 1.n.An agreement reached by each side giving up some demands.
  2. 2.v.To weaken or damage something, such as one's principles or security.

Examples

  • ENThey reached a compromise after hours of negotiation.
  • ENNever compromise your safety for convenience.
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