■ noun
1》 an agreement that is reached by each side making concessions.
↘an intermediate state between conflicting alternatives.
2》 the expedient acceptance of standards that are lower than is desirable.
■ verb
1》 settle a dispute by mutual concession.
2》 expediently accept standards that are lower than is desirable.
3》 bring into disrepute or danger by indiscreet or reckless behaviour.
↘[as adjective compromising ] revealing an embarrassing or incriminating secret: a compromising situation.
Derivatives
~r noun
Origin
ME: from OFr. compromis , from late L. compromiss- , compromittere , from com- 'together' + promittere (see promise ).