COMPROMISED | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Compromise

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

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)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈkɒmprəmʌɪz
Dialects: British English
Definition:

settle a dispute by mutual concession

Short Definition:

settle dispute by mutual concession

Examples:
  • in the end we compromised and deferred the issue
Definition:

expediently accept standards that are lower than is desirable

Short Definition:

accept low standards

Examples:
  • we were not prepared to compromise on safety
Definition:

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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