COMPROMISE

vi to make concession for conciliation and peace.

2. compromise ·noun to bind by mutual agreement; to agree.

3. compromise ·vi to agree; to accord.

4. compromise ·noun to adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.

5. compromise ·noun a mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators.

6. compromise ·noun a committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or right.

7. compromise ·noun 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.

8. compromise ·noun 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.