— compromiser , n. — compromisingly , adv. — compromissary /kom prom"euh ser'ee/ , adj.
/kom"preuh muyz'/ , n. , v. , compromised, compromising .
n.
1. a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc., by reciprocal modification of demands.
2. the result of such a settlement.
3. something intermediate between different things: The split-level is a compromise between a ranch house and a multistoried house.
4. an endangering, esp. of reputation; exposure to danger, suspicion, etc.: a compromise of one's integrity.
v.t.
5. to settle by a compromise.
6. to expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, scandal, etc.; jeopardize: a military oversight that compromised the nation's defenses.
7. Obs.
a. to bind by bargain or agreement.
b. to bring to terms.
v.i.
8. to make a compromise or compromises: The conflicting parties agreed to compromise.
9. to make a dishonorable or shameful concession: He is too honorable to compromise with his principles.
[ 1400-50; late ME compromisse, MF compromis compromissum. See COM-, PROMISE ]