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Word: Compromise
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English (denoting mutual consent to arbitration): from Old French compromis, from late Latin compromissum ‘a consent to arbitration’, neuter past participle of compromittere, from com- ‘together’ + promittere (see promise)
ˈkɒmprəmʌɪz
an agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions
Short Definition:agreement reached by each side making concessions
Examples:- eventually they reached a compromise
- the secret of a happy marriage is compromise
the expedient acceptance of standards that are lower than is desirable
Short Definition:acceptance of low standards
Examples:- sexism should be tackled without compromise
Word: Compromise
Speech Type: Verb
ˈkɒmprəmʌɪz
settle a dispute by mutual concession
Short Definition:settle dispute by mutual concession
Examples:- in the end we compromised and deferred the issue
expediently accept standards that are lower than is desirable
Short Definition:accept low standards
Examples:- we were not prepared to compromise on safety
bring into disrepute or danger by indiscreet, foolish, or reckless behaviour
Short Definition:harm by foolish behaviour
Examples:- situations in which his troops could be compromised
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