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- pronunciation:
- kam
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maIz
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a settlement of differences by partial concession of demands by each party, or the result of such a settlement.
The two sides negotiated for several days before reaching a compromise.- synonyms:
- accord, give-and-take, tradeoff
- antonyms:
- intransigence, polarization, schism
- similar words:
- accommodation, agreement, appeasement, arrangement, concession, deal, resolution, settlement, understanding
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definition 2: |
an intermediate position between, or combination of qualities of, different things.
- similar words:
- golden mean, intermediate, mean, medium
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definition 3: |
a concession or other action that endangers, esp. one's reputation or character.
His vote on this issue was a compromise of his principles.- similar words:
- concession, jeopardy, risk, submission, surrender
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related words: |
accord, cooperation |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition 1: |
to make a compromise.
As management was calling for pay cuts at the same time as workers were demanding raises, both sides were required to compromise.Neither of us wished to give in, but in the end we compromised.- synonyms:
- split the difference
- similar words:
- agree, compound, meet halfway, settle
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definition 2: |
to surrender or endanger one's principles or reputation.
- similar words:
- concede, submit, surrender, yield
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related words: |
consent |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
compromises, compromising, compromised |
definition 1: |
to settle by mutual concessions.
- synonyms:
- meet halfway
- similar words:
- agree, settle
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definition 2: |
to imperil the reputation or character of.
The revelation of his wrongdoing in the press compromised him politically.- synonyms:
- endanger, imperil, jeopardize
- similar words:
- expose, hazard, menace, prejudice, risk, threaten
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related words: |
imperil, molest |
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derivations: |
compromisingly (adv.), compromiser (n.) |
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